Census tract · Solano County
Census Tract 2523.16, Solano County, California
Census Tract 2523.16, GEOID 06095252316, in Solano County, California, entirely within Fairfield. 4,246 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±642); the 2020 Census counted 3,622.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,246
±642 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,622
Median household income
$98,393
±$35,326 (90% margin)
Solano County: $100,401
Median home value
$572,300
±$32,428 (90% margin)
Solano County: $617,700
Median gross rent
$2,597
±$236 (90% margin)
Solano County: $2,163
Where is Census Tract 2523.16?
Census Tract 2523.16 is one of 100 census tracts in Solano County, California. It covers 0.50 square miles of land, 7,273 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06095252316, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Fairfield | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 2523.16: Tract 2523.14 ($92,708), Tract 2523.15 ($109,522), Tract 2523.17 ($147,491), Tract 2526.08 ($91,401) and Tract 2526.10 ($82,500). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 2523.16?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2523.16's population at 4,246 (±642) in 1,222 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,622 residents and 1,171 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2523.16 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,246 ±642 | 120,785 |
| Households | 1,222 ±146 | 38,757 |
| Average household size | 3.47 ±0.48 | 3.07 |
| Housing units | 1,222 ±146 | 40,391 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 2523.16?
The median resident of Census Tract 2523.16 is 38.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.6%. 31.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 2523.16 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 ±7.6 | 36.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±5.8 pts | 24.1% |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±2.4 pts | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.1% ±9.3 pts | 32.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.6% ±7.4 pts | 26.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.5% ±7.7 pts | 14.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.9% ±4.5 pts | 17.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 13.9% ±7.7 pts | 6.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 31.2% ±10.6 pts | 23.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.4% ±10.7 pts | 35.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±2.5 pts | 7.9% |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±4.5 pts | 13.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9% ±5.2 pts | 5.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4% ±5.8 pts | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.5% ±8.4 pts | 26.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4% ±4.6 pts | 9.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.6% ±7.7 pts | 88.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 2523.16 earn?
Half of the 1,222 households in Census Tract 2523.16 earn less than $98,393 a year (±$35,326), against $100,401 across Solano County: 46th highest of the county's 97 tracts with a reliable estimate. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2523.16 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,393 ±$35,326 | $101,895 |
| Mean household income | $112,873 ±$11,514 | $130,873 |
| Per capita income | $34,235 ±$5,209 | $43,473 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% ±7.2 pts | 10.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.4% ±15.9 pts | 13.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5% ±5.2 pts | 11.4% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±3.5 pts | 96.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±5.5 pts | 92.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 2523.16?
Owners occupy 60.8% of Census Tract 2523.16's occupied homes and renters 39.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $572,300 by its owner (±$32,428). The median renter pays $2,597 a month including utilities, and 49.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2523.16 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $572,300 ±$32,428 | $624,300 |
| Median gross rent | $2,597 ±$236 | $2,266 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.8% ±19.0 pts | 57.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,581 ±$288 | $2,728 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.8% ±10.5 pts | 61.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.2% ±10.5 pts | 38.7% |
| Housing units | 1,222 ±146 | 40,391 |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2% ±6.9 pts | 69.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 9.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 2523.16 get to work?
79.3% of Census Tract 2523.16's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 2523.16 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±6.4 pts | 63.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±2.8 pts | 5.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±8.2 pts | 73.0% |
| Carpooled | 16.2% ±7.7 pts | 10.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±3.5 pts | 11.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±3.9 | 30.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 2523.16 compare with the other tracts in Solano County?
Among Solano County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2523.16 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Solano County | In Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54th of 99 | 14th of 27 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 100 | 8th of 28 |
| Median household income | 46th of 97 | 11th of 27 |
| Per capita income | 77th of 99 | 15th of 27 |
| Median home value | 60th of 95 | 13th of 25 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 97 | 11th of 27 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 64 | 10th of 18 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th of 99 | 15th of 27 |
| Median age | 52nd of 99 | 13th of 27 |
| Owner-occupied share | 52nd of 96 | 12th of 25 |
The tracts next to it on Solano County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2534.02 | 43rd | $101,196±$18,093 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2535.02 | 44th | $99,000±$20,753 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2529.08 | 45th | $98,889±$14,481 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2523.16 | 46th | $98,393±$35,326 |
| Tract 2501.03 | 47th | $98,000±$36,781 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2519.02 | 48th | $97,800±$8,032 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2518.03 | 49th | $96,694±$25,626 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 2523.16?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2523.16 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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