Solway, MN Demographics

A map of Solway's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	67	60	57.3%	82.2%
Multiracial	35	10	29.9%	13.7%
Native American/Other	15	0	12.8%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.4%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	2.7%

Solway, Minnesota has an estimated population of 117, a dramatic increase from the 73 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.3% White, 29.9% Multiracial, 12.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Solway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Solway has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Solway, that probability was 30.5% in 2020 and 56.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Solway is ranked the 776th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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). Solway was ranked the 835th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Solway's White Population

67 residents of Solway, or 57.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Solway is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Solway ranks 709th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solway's White population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. White residents' share of Solway's population has decreased from 82.2% to 57.3%.

Solway is less White than neighboring Shevlin (84.5% White), Wilton (74.6% White), Leonard (100% White), Bemidji (70.9% White), and Bagley (76.3% White).

Solway's Black Population

0 residents of Solway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Solway is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Solway ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solway's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Solway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Solway is less Black than neighboring Bemidji (1.8% Black), and Bagley (1% Black).

Solway's Asian Population

0 residents of Solway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Solway is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Solway ranks 197th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Solway's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Solway is less Asian than neighboring Bemidji (1% Asian), and Bagley (3.8% Asian).

Solway's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Solway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Solway is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Solway ranks 467th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solway's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Solway's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Solway is less Hispanic than neighboring Shevlin (4.1% Hispanic), Wilton (2.4% Hispanic), Bemidji (3.2% Hispanic), and Bagley (2.4% Hispanic).

Solway's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Solway, or 12.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Solway is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Solway ranks 726th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solway's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 15. Native American/Other residents' share of Solway's population has increased from 0.0% to 12.8%.

Solway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shevlin (0% Native American/Other), Wilton (6.7% Native American/Other), Leonard (0% Native American/Other), Bemidji (12.3% Native American/Other), and Bagley (4.6% Native American/Other).

Solway's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Solway, or 29.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Solway is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Solway ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Solway's population has increased from 13.7% to 29.9%.

Solway is more Multiracial than neighboring Shevlin (11.5% Multiracial), Wilton (16.2% Multiracial), Leonard (0% Multiracial), Bemidji (10.8% Multiracial), and Bagley (11.8% 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.