Solvang
City in Santa Barbara County, California
Solvang is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, with 6,126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 505 ft (154 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Santa Ynez, 3.0 miles NE.
- 6,126residents (2020 Census)
- 505 ftelevation · 154 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 2,526 / sq mipopulation density
- 93463ZIP code
About Solvang
Solvang (; Danish for "sunny field") is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located in the Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang was founded in 1911 and incorporated as a city on May 1, 1985. The population was 6,126 at the 2020 census. Solvang has been described as "The Danish Capital of America".
In 1804, Mission Santa Inés was founded by the Spanish under Esteban Tápis. A small community grew up around the mission called "Santa Inés" during the Mexican period, but it was largely abandoned after the American Conquest of California. In 1911, a new settlement was founded around the mission by a group of Danish Americans who purchased 9,000 acres (3,600 ha) of the surrounding Rancho San Carlos de Jonata, to establish a Danish community far from Midwestern winters. The community began building Danish-themed architecture in 1947, and has since become a tourist destination with 1.5 million visitors per year. The community attracts tourists from Nordic countries, and has been the subject of several Danish royal visits including Prince Henrik in 2011. A minority of residents in the 21st century are of Danish origin.
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- Median household income
- $109,091
- Median home value
- $949,600
- Median rent
- $1,666/mo
- Median age
- 54.2
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Solvang had 6,126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,526 per sq mi (975 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Solvang at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,126 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.43 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5938° N, 120.1397° W |
| ZIP code | 93463 |
| Official website | cityofsolvang.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0672576 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Solvang
- Santa Ynez3.0 mi NE
- Buellton3.4 mi NW
- Ballard3.8 mi NE
- Los Olivos4.8 mi N
- Los Alamos12.8 mi NW
- Mission Hills18.3 mi W
- Goleta19.4 mi SE
- Lompoc19.4 mi W
- Vandenberg Village20.0 mi NW
- Isla Vista20.2 mi SE
- Sisquoc20.5 mi NW
- University of California-Santa Barbara20.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Solvang
What county is Solvang in?
Solvang is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the population of Solvang, CA?
6,126 people lived in Solvang at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Solvang, CA?
The ZIP code of Solvang is 93463.
What is the elevation of Solvang?
505 feet (154 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Solvang?
Santa Ynez (3.0 mi), Buellton (3.4 mi), Ballard (3.8 mi), Los Olivos (4.8 mi), Los Alamos (12.8 mi).
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