Solon, Iowa facts for kids
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Solon, Iowa
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Downtown Solon, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
A Place to Put Down Roots
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Location of Solon in the state of Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Iowa |
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| County | Johnson | |
| Region | Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-council government | |
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| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,018 | |
| • Density | 2,277.74/sq mi (879.46/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) | |
| ZIP code |
52333
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| Area code(s) | 319 | |
| FIPS code | 19-73875 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461748 | |
Solon is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City area. Solon is located close to Lake MacBride State Park and the bigger cities of Coralville and Iowa City. In 2020, about 3,018 people lived there.
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History of Solon
Solon was first planned out in 1840. It was named after a famous leader from ancient Athens named Solon. He was a lawmaker and a poet. It's interesting because the local high school's sports teams are called the Spartans. Sparta was a big enemy of Athens, where Solon lived! Just north of town, you can find the Stone Academy, which is a historic building.
Geography of Solon
The city of Solon covers about 1.39 square miles (3.43 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. A stream called Jordan Creek flows through the city.
People of Solon
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 383 | — |
| 1890 | 353 | −7.8% |
| 1900 | 397 | +12.5% |
| 1910 | 450 | +13.4% |
| 1920 | 471 | +4.7% |
| 1930 | 493 | +4.7% |
| 1940 | 515 | +4.5% |
| 1950 | 527 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 604 | +14.6% |
| 1970 | 837 | +38.6% |
| 1980 | 969 | +15.8% |
| 1990 | 1,050 | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 1,177 | +12.1% |
| 2010 | 2,037 | +73.1% |
| 2020 | 3,018 | +48.2% |
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In 2020, there were 3,018 people living in Solon. Most people, about 95.4%, were White. About 1.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Solon was 37.5 years old. About 32.3% of the residents were under 20 years old. About 16.5% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Buildings in Solon
- The Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church was built between 1916 and 1917. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its historical importance.
Education in Solon
Students in the Solon area go to schools in the Solon Community School District.
Famous People from Solon
- Leo Beranek: He was an expert in sound and helped improve things like the Hush-a-Phone. He lived in Solon when he was a child.
- Robin Lord Taylor: He is an actor and director. He is well-known for playing Oswald Cobblepot in the TV show Gotham.
- Tyler Linderbaum: He is an American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Solon (Iowa) para niños
