Census tract · Solano County
Census Tract 2526.05, Solano County, California
Census Tract 2526.05, GEOID 06095252605, in Solano County, California, entirely within Fairfield. 5,272 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±457); the 2020 Census counted 5,985.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,272
±457 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,985
Median household income
$69,615
±$11,164 (90% margin)
Solano County: $100,401
Median home value
$518,700
±$53,238 (90% margin)
Solano County: $617,700
Median gross rent
$2,010
±$161 (90% margin)
Solano County: $2,163
Where is Census Tract 2526.05?
Census Tract 2526.05 is one of 100 census tracts in Solano County, California. It covers 0.61 square miles of land, 9,860 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06095252605, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Fairfield | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 2526.05: Tract 2523.14 ($92,708), Tract 2525.01 ($56,574), Tract 2526.04 ($87,823) and Tract 2526.06 ($48,868). 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 2526.05?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2526.05's population at 5,272 (±457) in 1,912 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,985 residents and 2,022 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2526.05 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,272 ±457 | 120,785 |
| Households | 1,912 ±176 | 38,757 |
| Average household size | 2.75 ±0.25 | 3.07 |
| Housing units | 1,962 ±164 | 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 2526.05?
The median resident of Census Tract 2526.05 is 32.5 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 7.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 48.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 16.8%. 29.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 2526.05 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±2.8 | 36.9 |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±3.8 pts | 24.1% |
| 65 years and over | 7.4% ±2.1 pts | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 48.7% ±8.9 pts | 32.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 16.8% ±4.5 pts | 26.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.6% ±5.4 pts | 14.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±3.7 pts | 17.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 1.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±3.1 pts | 6.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±3.8 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 29.5% ±6.4 pts | 23.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 49.0% ±8.3 pts | 35.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2% ±1.6 pts | 7.9% |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±3.7 pts | 13.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.6 pts | 5.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.2% ±6.4 pts | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.1% ±4.2 pts | 26.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 9.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.5% ±3.9 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 2526.05 earn?
Half of the 1,912 households in Census Tract 2526.05 earn less than $69,615 a year (±$11,164), against $100,401 across Solano County: 85th highest of the county's 97 tracts with a reliable estimate. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2526.05 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,615 ±$11,164 | $101,895 |
| Mean household income | $98,953 ±$32,191 | $130,873 |
| Per capita income | $36,459 ±$12,557 | $43,473 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.9% ±7.3 pts | 10.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.9% ±13.8 pts | 13.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.5% ±6.1 pts | 11.4% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±2.0 pts | 96.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±3.1 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 2526.05?
Owners occupy 37.4% of Census Tract 2526.05's occupied homes and renters 62.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $518,700 by its owner (±$53,238). The median renter pays $2,010 a month including utilities, and 67.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2526.05 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $518,700 ±$53,238 | $624,300 |
| Median gross rent | $2,010 ±$161 | $2,266 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 67.9% ±8.9 pts | 57.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,770 ±$529 | $2,728 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 37.4% ±6.8 pts | 61.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 62.6% ±6.8 pts | 38.7% |
| Housing units | 1,962 ±164 | 40,391 |
| Single-family detached homes | 33.4% ±7.2 pts | 69.3% |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% ±4.8 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 9.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% ±4.8 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 2526.05 get to work?
73.6% of Census Tract 2526.05's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 2526.05 | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0% ±5.2 pts | 63.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±1.9 pts | 5.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 73.6% ±6.7 pts | 73.0% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±4.8 pts | 10.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% ±3.6 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 9.2% ±4.7 pts | 11.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min ±4.6 | 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 2526.05 compare with the other tracts in Solano County?
Among Solano County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2526.05 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Solano County | In Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 99 | 8th of 27 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 100 | 5th of 28 |
| Median household income | 85th of 97 | 24th of 27 |
| Per capita income | 69th of 99 | 13th of 27 |
| Median home value | 71st of 95 | 15th of 25 |
| Median gross rent | 65th of 97 | 22nd of 27 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 64 | 4th of 18 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 88th of 99 | 19th of 27 |
| Median age | 93rd of 99 | 21st of 27 |
| Owner-occupied share | 88th of 96 | 22nd of 25 |
The tracts next to it on Solano County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2524.01 | 82nd | $77,150±$10,676 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2502 | 83rd | $75,986±$11,246 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2521.03 | 84th | $75,655±$16,258 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2526.05 | 85th | $69,615±$11,164 |
| Tract 2527.02 | 86th | $65,833±$17,238 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2529.11 | 87th | $62,285±$14,374 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2507.01 | 88th | $59,474±$16,695 · 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 2526.05?
Every figure for Census Tract 2526.05 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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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