Population 824 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Solon
Household size in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.92 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in South Solon run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Columbus area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.92, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.3 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.9 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
South Solon skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Solon: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Solon
Renters in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in South Solon rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in South Solon than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −8 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
South Solon is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $572 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $866 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $810 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,011 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$438 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Solon costs $1,011 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 18.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Solon
Bachelor's degrees in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Solon: 18.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Solon is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Columbus area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Solon
| Period | South Solon | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in South Solon has been strong: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Solon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Solon | 2.55 | 49.3 | 6.3% | 19.9% | 6.3% | 1952 | $1,011 | 18.5% | 91.9% | 0.4% |
| Jeffersonville | 2.45 | 40.7 | 20.0% | 38.8% | 11.2% | 1969 | $950 | 12.1% | 94.8% | 2.2% |
| Midway | 2.65 | 43.4 | 11.9% | 31.1% | 7.7% | 1943 | $1,119 | 18.0% | 93.7% | 0.0% |
| Selma | 2.38 | 38.4 | 6.2% | 37.5% | 6.4% | 1963 | $772 | 30.5% | 88.5% | 2.3% |
| Sedalia | 2.64 | 43.9 | 11.4% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 1944 | $1,111 | 18.0% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| Edgefield | 2.50 | 34.8 | 28.3% | 55.0% | 13.9% | 1970 | $852 | 11.1% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| Florence | 2.31 | 49.9 | 3.7% | 24.9% | 4.8% | 1956 | $787 | 26.0% | 90.5% | 2.6% |
| Pleasant View | 2.35 | 49.4 | 6.4% | 18.3% | 3.9% | 1969 | $1,024 | 13.5% | 95.2% | 1.9% |
| South Charleston | 2.24 | 43.3 | 6.1% | 29.3% | 5.2% | 1966 | $738 | 26.9% | 89.5% | 2.6% |
| Yatesville | 2.36 | 42.6 | 8.9% | 18.2% | 4.0% | 1970 | $1,100 | 22.0% | 91.8% | 0.0% |
| West Lancaster | 2.84 | 36.0 | 19.0% | 30.0% | 18.4% | 1961 | $1,184 | 18.1% | 93.0% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Solon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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