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Solano County, California had an estimated 455,101 residents on July 1, 2024, up 0.3 percent since the 2020 census base of 453,551, across 822 square miles. County output reached $37.69 bn in 2024, 7,755 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 343 7(a) approvals worth $218.3 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Solano County
How many people live in Solano County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024451,918
- Households157,512
- Average household size2.87
- Median household income$100,401
- Median age39.2
- Median gross rent$2,163 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$617,700
- Home value to household income6.2 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income25.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher28.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree9.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over315,641
- Population under 1898,830
- Share under 1821.9 percent
- Population 65 and over78,738
- Share 65 and over17.4 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 64274,350
- Civilian labor force220,729
- Unemployment rate6.5 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over62.5 percent
- Rank by population among California counties19th of 58
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included162nd of 3,222
Solano County is the 19th largest of 58 California counties by population. A median home costs 6.2 times median household income, which is severely unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 21.9 percent against 17.4 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Solano County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 2024455,101
- Census 2020 base population453,551
- Population change since the 2020 census base0.34 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 20244,041
- Births, 20244,258
- Deaths, 20243,690
- Natural change, 2024568
- Net domestic migration, 2024284
- Net international migration, 20243,181
- Total net migration, 20243,465
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-8,990
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1705th of 3,144
The county has grown 0.34 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Solano County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving11,976
- People arriving, from those returns21,275
- Tax returns filed by households leaving12,954
- Net household movement-978
- Adjusted gross income arriving$922.1 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-40.2 m
- Average income of an arriving household$76,997
- Average income of a leaving household$74,284
- Largest single originContra Costa County (2,219 households)
- Largest single destinationContra Costa County (1,326 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa County | 2,219 | 4,085 | $197.6 m |
| Alameda County | 1,184 | 2,116 | $111.9 m |
| Sacramento County | 839 | 1,370 | $52.1 m |
| Napa County | 795 | 1,459 | $54.5 m |
| San Mateo County | 490 | 974 | $49.6 m |
| San Francisco County | 452 | 734 | $40.7 m |
| Yolo County | 440 | 767 | $30.3 m |
| Santa Clara County | 310 | 544 | $34.6 m |
Households arriving report $2,713 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Contra Costa County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Solano County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$37.69 bn
- County GDP, 2023$35.45 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20246.3 percent
- GDP change over five years17.3 percent
- Rank by GDP among the California areas BEA publishes19th of 58
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes157th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$83,411
Output grew 6.3 percent in the latest year and 17.3 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Solano County
- Covered employment, annual average143,366
- Establishments reporting13,772
- Average annual pay$71,403
- Average weekly wage$1,373
- Health care and social assistance, employment28,262
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$79,491
- Retail trade, employment17,239
- Retail trade, average annual pay$43,412
- Accommodation and food services, employment13,196
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$29,387
- Manufacturing, employment11,340
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$89,104
- Construction, employment10,987
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment6,231
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 28,262 | 6,388 | $79,491 |
| Retail trade | 17,239 | 994 | $43,412 |
| Accommodation and food services | 13,196 | 833 | $29,387 |
| Manufacturing | 11,340 | 283 | $89,104 |
| Construction | 10,987 | 922 | $102,076 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 6,231 | 476 | $62,333 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6,176 | 351 | $68,603 |
| Other services, except public administration | 4,501 | 818 | $58,338 |
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 28,262 jobs, 19.7 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Solano County?
- Establishments, all industries7,755
- Employment at those establishments122,010
- Annual payroll$7.71 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents17.2
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Solano County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20241,455
- Declared construction value permitted$451.4 m
- Single family units authorized1,271
- Multifamily units authorized184
- Multifamily share of units12.6 percent
- Average declared value per unit$310,265
- Units authorized per 1,000 households9.2
Single-family homes are 87.4 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Solano County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded343
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$218.3 m
- Average 7(a) approval$636,573
- Median 7(a) approval$235,000
- 10th percentile approval$25,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,583,600
- Largest single approval$5,000,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)3,776
- Jobs per approval11.0
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active73
- Distinct industries receiving approvals158
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer21.3 percent
- Loans on real estate terms73
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter253
- Franchise loans47
- Franchise share of approvals13.7 percent
- Leading industry by approval countFull-Service Restaurants (16)
- Most active lenderU.S. Bank, National Association (51)
- 504 approvals recorded181
- 504 gross approval dollars$164.0 m
- Average 504 approval$906,050
- Median 504 approval$495,000
- Distinct CDCs active12
- 504 jobs per approval9.3
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved10.3
- Most active CDCBay Area Employment Development Company (70)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$382.3 m
The average approval of $636,573 sits well above the median of $235,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 21.3 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Solano County
Do SBA loans in Solano County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded58
- Paid in full51
- Charged off7
- Charge-off rate on resolved loans12.1 percent
- Status: Paid in full51
- Status: Exempt from disclosure219
- Status: Cancelled52
- Status: Charged off7
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed14
Of the 58 loans that have reached a final outcome, 12.1 percent were charged off. This is computed only over resolved loans, because a loan still running has not yet succeeded or failed and counting it either way would be wrong.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Solano County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending12
- Fairfield, approvals93
- Vacaville, approvals88
- Vallejo, approvals74
- Benicia, approvals36
- Dixon, approvals21
- Suisun City, approvals14
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 93 | $60,247,700 |
| Vacaville | 88 | $39,088,700 |
| Vallejo | 74 | $54,021,300 |
| Benicia | 36 | $23,321,800 |
| Dixon | 21 | $18,272,000 |
| Suisun City | 14 | $8,659,600 |
| Rio Vista | 11 | $8,951,500 |
| Winters | 2 | $331,100 |
| 4 other borrower cities | 4 | $5,451,000 |
Fairfield accounts for 93 approvals against 88 in Vacaville. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Solano County?
- Land area822 sq mi
- Rank by land area among California counties46th of 58
- Width, east to west44.2 mi
- Height, north to south34.4 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land550
- Establishments per square mile9.43
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Solano County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Solano County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 060631
- Community Rating System class of the county's own communityClass 7
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book8
- Of those, participating in the NFIP8
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 7
- Communities carrying a CRS class3
- Radon levels in Solano County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Solano County (community 060631), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries Community Rating System class 7, a flood insurance premium discount for policies written there. The EPA places Solano County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 7, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
When a Solano County site needs a document a lender will accept.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024451,918
- Households157,512
- Average household size2.87
- Median household income$100,401
- Median age39.2
Common questions
Solano County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Solano County, California?
The Census Bureau estimates 455,101 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 451,918, in 157,512 households, ranking 19th of 58 California counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Solano County's population growing?
The population has grown 0.34 percent since the 2020 census base of 453,551, to 455,101 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 4,258 births against 3,690 deaths, with net migration of 3,465. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Solano County?
$100,401. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $617,700, which is 6.2 times income, and median gross rent is $2,163 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Solano County?
7,755 establishments, employing 122,010 people with an annual payroll of $7.71 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Solano County?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 28,262 jobs, 19.7 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 143,366 jobs at an average annual pay of $71,403, or $1,373 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Solano County?
343 7(a) approvals totaling $218.3 m since FY2020, across 73 lenders, with a median approval of $235,000, plus 181 504 approvals worth $164.0 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
Do SBA loans in Solano County get paid back?
Of the 58 loans that have reached a final outcome, 51 were paid in full and 7 charged off, a charge-off rate of 12.1 percent. Loans still running are excluded, because they have not yet succeeded or failed.
How many building permits were issued in Solano County?
1,455 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $451.4 m. Multifamily was 12.6 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Solano County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Solano County come from?
The largest single origin is Contra Costa County, with 2,219 households. Arriving households report an average income of $76,997 against $74,284 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Solano County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Solano County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Solano.
11 Census places lie wholly or partly in Solano County. All 11 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo | city | 124,268 | 74 | Wholly in this county |
| Fairfield | city | 120,785 | 93 | Wholly in this county |
| Vacaville | city | 102,596 | 88 | Wholly in this county |
| Suisun City | city | 29,286 | 14 | Wholly in this county |
| Benicia | city | 26,749 | 36 | Wholly in this county |
| Dixon | city | 19,683 | 21 | Wholly in this county |
| Rio Vista | city | 10,102 | 11 | Wholly in this county |
| Hartley | CDP | 2,431 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Allendale | CDP | 1,734 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Green Valley | CDP | 1,364 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Elmira | CDP | 319 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 6 of the county's 343 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Solano County, the largest being Winters (2), Concord (1), Martinez (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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