Solvang, CA is a small town of 6,032 people located in beautiful Santa Barbara County. The population density of the town is 2,291 people per square mile, which is much lower than the national average of 93 people per square mile. Solvang has a unique culture with many Danish-inspired businesses and activities. Visitors to Solvang can enjoy year round outdoor recreation such as biking, horseback riding, and wine tasting. Popular local businesses include Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe for delicious pastries and delicious Danish specialties; Bjornstad's Christmas Corner for handcrafted holiday decorations; and Hans Christian Andersen Museum for exquisite works of art and books. Other local organizations include the Veterans Memorial Building which hosts various events throughout the year as well as sporting events like golfing on the Chumash Casino Resort Golf Course or catching a baseball game at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. With its quaint setting and diverse offerings Solvang is an ideal destination for visitors seeking to experience rural California hospitality.
The population in Solvang is 6,032. There are 2,487 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Solvang is 51, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Solvang is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Solvang
- 55.5% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 22.7% are married with children
- 16.2% have children, but are single
Race in Solvang
- 67.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.9% claim Other
- 27.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander