Demographics & People — Solana Beach, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,841 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,800 |
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| Median Age | 50.1 |
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| Total Households | 5,443 |
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| Family Households | 3,397 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3098 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,419 |
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| Black or African American | 93 |
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| Asian | 654 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,536 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,298 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,604 |
| Irish | 2,281 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,955 |
| German | 1,928 |
| English | 1,538 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,468 |
| Italian | 760 |
| European | 685 |
| Scottish | 447 |
Language
| English Only | 10,239 |
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| Spanish | 1,171 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,307 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 550 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,252 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 30.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Solana Beach, California.
