2010 Census: Solon Grew, Became More Diverse Over Last Decade

But more interesting is that Solon is becoming a more diverse community, with the number of white residents shrinking and the number of minority residents – particularly Asians and blacks – growing.

According to the data, the overall population of Solon grew from 21,802 in 2000 to 23,348 in 2010, an increase of 7 percent.

The number of residents who described themselves as white dipped from 19,140 to 18,104 in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian population more than doubled from 1,070 10 years ago to 2,344 last year.

The black population also grew by a large clip, up to 2,476 residents from 1,334 in 2000.

The Census, held every 10 years, is designed to guide the reconfiguration of the nation's legislative districts, and will determine which areas of the country and state will gain representation in the halls of Congress – and who will lose influence.

2010 CENSUS

 Solon
Cuyahoga County
Ohio Total: 23,348 1,280,122 11,536,504 Population of one race: 23,031 1,253,386 11,298,739 White alone 18,104 814,103 9,539,437 Black or African American alone 2,476 380,198 1,407,681 American Indian and Alaska Native alone 14 2,578 25,292 Asian alone 2,344 32,883 192,233 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 3 285 4,066 Some Other Race alone 90 23,339 130,030 Two or More Races: 317 26,736 237,765 Hispanic or Latino (cultural designation, may be any race) 357 61,270 354,674 Age 18 or older (eligible to vote) 16,850 989,860 8,805,753

2000 CENSUS

 SolonCuyahoga CountyOhio Total: 21,802 1,393,978 11,353,140 Population of one race: 21,591 1,370,571 11,195,255 White alone 19,140 938,863 9,645,453 Black or African American alone 1,334 382,634 1,301,307 American Indian and Alaska Native alone 8 2,529 24,486 Asian alone 1,070 25,245 132,633 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 2 338 2,749 Some other race alone 37 20,962 88,627 Population of two or more races: 211 23,407 157,885 Hispanic or Latino (cultural designation, may be any race) 153 47,078 217,123 Age 18 or older (eligible to vote) 15,144 1,045,988 8,464,801