Solon, IA population by race
The table below shows Solon's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,945 | 95.25% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 24 | 0.78% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 115 | 3.72% |
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Solon population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Solon has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Solon's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Solon population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.25% are white, 0.26% are Black or African American, 0.78% are some other race and 3.72% are multiracial.
Solon 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Solon is White with a population of 2,945 (95.25% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 115 (3.72% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Solon, IA
By ethnicity, 41 (1.33% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,051 (98.67% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Solon, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,938 (96.30% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Solon, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Solon's Non-Hispanic population.
Solon Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,938 | 96.30% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 0.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 105 | 3.44% |
Among the Hispanic population in Solon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 28 (68.29% of the total Hispanic population).
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Solon, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Solon's Hispanic population.
Solon Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 28 | 68.29% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 10 | 24.39% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 7.32% |
Things to know
What percentage of Solon, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.33% of Solon population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Solon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 28 (68.29% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Solon, IA have?
Solon, IA has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.26% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Solon is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Solon, IA?
With 98.67% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Solon.
That being said, with a 0.78% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Solon.
What is the majority race in Solon, IA?
With a population of 2,945 (95.25% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Solon.
Some other races are second largest race in Solon, with 0.78% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
