Solomon

Solomon is a progressive, family-friendly community that lies on the Dickinson-Saline county line, 13 miles east of Salina or 8 miles west of Abilene. 

One of the first things people notice about Solomon is the pride that residents take in the appearance of their community. Good streets and well-groomed neighborhoods make Solomon a desirable place to live.

Solomon's charming Main Street is home to various businesses. Solomon holds several celebrations and activities, such as the Solomon Festival, with activities like turtle races, volleyball tournaments, a street dance and more!

The community offers great public services, and is home to USD 393.  In  Solomon, students can expect to get a quality education. Industrial and business sites are available and Solomon is close to I-70 and rail transportation. The town's close proximity to larger communities allows Solomon to draw from a substantial work force while still offering employment options.

 

Population

Total Population

972

Population
Growth Rate

-0.19%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

25.700

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Housing & Income

Households

395

Total Housing Units

422


Owner Occupied

301

Renter Occupied

94

Vacant

27

Median Home Value

$131,378


Average Home Value

$146,096

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.74%

Income Projection

Median Household

$79,134 $88,475


Average Household

$91,176 $103,381


Per Capita

$37,052 $42,404

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Workforce

Total Businesses

31

Total Employed

517

Workers 16+

446

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

300

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

72

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

37

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

32

2024 Utilities Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

29

2024 Central Bank / Crdt Intrmdtn

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

15

Some
High School

43

Graduated
High School

186

Associates
Degree

95

Bachelor's
Degree

59

Graduate
Degree

42

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

238

Non-Resident Commuters

208

Drive Alone

305

Carpooled

76

Public

0

Work At Home

22

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13