Solon
Town in Somerset County, Maine

Solon is a town in Somerset County, Maine, with 978 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bingham, 5.4 miles N.
- 978residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 39.6 sq miland area · 102.7 km²
- 25 / sq mipopulation density
- 04979ZIP code
About Solon
Solon is a town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The population was 978 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Solon
- Median household income
- $69,205
- Median home value
- $183,600
- Median rent
- $915/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Solon had 978 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 978 |
|---|---|
| Density | 25 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Solon at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 978 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.65 sq mi (102.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9394° N, 69.8081° W |
| ZIP code | 04979 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302569505 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Solon
- Bingham5.4 mi N
- Embden6.5 mi W
- North Anson6.9 mi SW
- Athens7.1 mi E
- Madison7.8 mi S
- Cornville8.3 mi SE
- Brighton10.1 mi NE
- Anson10.5 mi SW
- Harmony13.1 mi E
- New Portland13.1 mi W
- Pleasant Ridge13.3 mi NW
- Moscow14.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Solon
What county is Solon in?
Solon is in Somerset County, Maine.
What is the population of Solon, ME?
978 people lived in Solon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Solon, ME?
The ZIP code of Solon is 04979.
What is the elevation of Solon?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Solon?
Bingham (5.4 mi), Embden (6.5 mi), North Anson (6.9 mi), Athens (7.1 mi), Madison (7.8 mi).
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