Soledad, CA Demographics

A map of Soledad's Population by Race

Soledad, California has an estimated population of 26,365, an increase from the 24,925 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% Hispanic, 7.8% White, 6.9% Black, 2.9% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Soledad, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Soledad has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Soledad, that probability was 35.6% in 2020 and 33.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Soledad is ranked the 289th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Soledad was ranked the 305th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Soledad's White Population

2,055 residents of Soledad, or 7.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Soledad is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Soledad ranks 1476th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soledad's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Soledad's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Soledad is more White than neighboring Gonzales (3.8% White), Greenfield (1.9% White), Chualar (0% White), and King City (6.9% White). Soledad is less White than neighboring Pine Canyon (40.4% White).

Soledad's Black Population

1,818 residents of Soledad, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Soledad is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Soledad ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soledad's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Black residents' share of Soledad's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.9%.

Soledad is more Black than neighboring Gonzales (0.4% Black), Greenfield (0.7% Black), Chualar (0% Black), King City (0.1% Black), and Pine Canyon (0% Black).

Soledad's Asian Population

776 residents of Soledad, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Soledad is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Soledad ranks 821st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soledad's Asian population has grown by an estimated 48.9%. Asian residents' share of Soledad's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.9%.

Soledad is more Asian than neighboring Gonzales (0.2% Asian), Greenfield (0.8% Asian), Chualar (0% Asian), and Pine Canyon (0% Asian). Soledad is less Asian than neighboring King City (3.7% Asian).

Soledad's Hispanic Population

21,273 residents of Soledad, or 80.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Soledad is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Soledad ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soledad's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Soledad's population has increased from 79.4% to 80.7%.

Soledad is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Canyon (57% Hispanic). Soledad is less Hispanic than neighboring Gonzales (95.1% Hispanic), Greenfield (96.1% Hispanic), Chualar (97.7% Hispanic), and King City (88.3% Hispanic).

Soledad's Native American/Other Population

176 residents of Soledad, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Soledad is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Soledad ranks 687th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soledad's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Soledad's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.7%.

Soledad is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gonzales (0% Native American/Other), Greenfield (0% Native American/Other), Chualar (0% Native American/Other), and King City (0.5% Native American/Other). Soledad is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Canyon (1.4% Native American/Other).

Soledad's Multiracial Population

267 residents of Soledad, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Soledad is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Soledad ranks 1447th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soledad's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Soledad's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Soledad is more Multiracial than neighboring Gonzales (0.5% Multiracial), Greenfield (0.5% Multiracial), and King City (0.4% Multiracial). Soledad is less Multiracial than neighboring Chualar (2.3% Multiracial), and Pine Canyon (1.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.