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Solway, MN
City in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
Population
117
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
114
ZIP codes
0
Solway and its ZIP codes
Solway at a glance
- Solway is 58% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Solway, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beltrami County. PPP loans are for Solway.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,841
20,687 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,194
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$380M
FY 2026, $8,214 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Solway, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
963
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -4°F
27.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Solway, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Solway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShevlinCity | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| WiltonCity | 6.3 mi | 2.9 |
| LeonardCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BemidjiCity | 13 mi | 17.4 |
| BagleyCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Turtle RiverCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| ClearbrookCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| EbroCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Rice LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.4 |
| South EndCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| TenstrikeCity | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| Pine BendCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| GonvickCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.2 |
| LengbyCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Roy LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Solway, MN in?
- Solway is in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Solway, MN?
- About 117 people live in Solway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Solway?
- Nearby places include Shevlin (6 mi), Wilton (6.3 mi), Leonard (11 mi), Bemidji (13 mi), Bagley (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023