Solvang, CA Demographics

A map of Solvang's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,688	3,864	61.1%	63.1%
Hispanic	1,532	1,835	25.4%	30.0%
Multiracial	388	220	6.4%	3.6%
Asian	176	112	2.9%	1.8%
Black	161	49	2.7%	0.8%
Native American/Other	89	46	1.5%	0.8%

Solvang, California has an estimated population of 6,034, a slight decrease from the 6,126 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.1% White, 25.4% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, 2.7% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Solvang, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Solvang has become more 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 Solvang, that probability was 51.1% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Solvang is ranked the 615th 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). Solvang was ranked the 607th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Solvang's White Population

3,688 residents of Solvang, or 61.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Solvang is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Solvang ranks 709th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solvang's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Solvang's population has decreased from 63.1% to 61.1%.

Solvang is less White than neighboring Santa Ynez (75.9% White), Ballard (81.3% White), Buellton (65.9% White), Los Olivos (84.2% White), and Los Alamos (94.7% White).

Solvang's Black Population

161 residents of Solvang, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Solvang is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Solvang ranks 848th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solvang's Black population has grown by an estimated 228.6%. Black residents' share of Solvang's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.7%.

Solvang is more Black than neighboring Santa Ynez (0.3% Black), Ballard (0% Black), Buellton (0.9% Black), Los Olivos (0.7% Black), and Los Alamos (0% Black).

Solvang's Asian Population

176 residents of Solvang, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Solvang is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Solvang ranks 879th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solvang's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Asian residents' share of Solvang's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.9%.

Solvang is more Asian than neighboring Santa Ynez (1% Asian), Buellton (1.6% Asian), Los Olivos (2.4% Asian), and Los Alamos (0.9% Asian). Solvang is less Asian than neighboring Ballard (4.1% Asian).

Solvang's Hispanic Population

1,532 residents of Solvang, or 25.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Solvang is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Solvang ranks 651st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solvang's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Solvang's population has decreased from 30.0% to 25.4%.

Solvang is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Ynez (19.8% Hispanic), Ballard (7.6% Hispanic), Los Olivos (6.9% Hispanic), and Los Alamos (4.4% Hispanic). Solvang is less Hispanic than neighboring Buellton (26.1% Hispanic).

Solvang's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Solvang, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Solvang is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Solvang ranks 1267th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solvang's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 93.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Solvang's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Solvang is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Ynez (0% Native American/Other), Ballard (0.8% Native American/Other), Buellton (0.4% Native American/Other), Los Olivos (0% Native American/Other), and Los Alamos (0% Native American/Other).

Solvang's Multiracial Population

388 residents of Solvang, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Solvang is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Solvang ranks 1070th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solvang's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 76.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Solvang's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.4%.

Solvang is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Ynez (3% Multiracial), Ballard (6.1% Multiracial), Buellton (5% Multiracial), Los Olivos (5.8% Multiracial), and Los Alamos (0% 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.