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Solomon, KS
City in Dickinson County, Kansas.
Population
892
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,036
ZIP codes
0
Solomon and its ZIP codes
Solomon at a glance
- Solomon is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,063, 31% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,300 (45% below Kansas) and median rent is $657 a month.
Local data for Solomon, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Solomon, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,063
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$657/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (297), Irish Americans (98), French Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickinson County. PPP loans are for Solomon.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,487
6,601 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,684 per person
How people get to work
Solomon, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Solomon, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
867
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 22°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Solomon, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Solomon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NilesCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| New CambriaCity | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| AbileneCity | 8.5 mi | 4.8 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| KippCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| ManchesterCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DetroitCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| SalinaCity | 14 mi | 26.3 |
| EnterpriseCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BenningtonCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| GypsumCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| NavarreCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| CarltonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| MentorCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LongfordCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| WellsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Solomon, KS in?
- Solomon is in Dickinson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Solomon, KS?
- About 892 people live in Solomon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Solomon?
- Nearby places include Niles (5.6 mi), New Cambria (7.7 mi), Abilene (8.5 mi), Talmage (9.5 mi), Kipp (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023