Demographics & People — Solvay, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,590 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,400 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 3,015 |
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| Family Households | 1,717 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,794 |
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| Black or African American | 373 |
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| Asian | 87 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 480 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 1,560 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,332 |
| Irish | 1,012 |
| Other groups | 975 |
| Polish | 676 |
| German | 619 |
| Ukrainian | 607 |
| English | 340 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 282 |
| Iraqi | 263 |
Language
| English Only | 4,802 |
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| Spanish | 225 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,037 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 321 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,078 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.9% |
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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 Solvay, New York.
