Solon, Michigan
Solon: township in Leelanau County, Michigan
About
Solon is a township located in the county of Leelanau in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,509 and a population density of 51 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,511 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Solon
| Population | 1,511 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Leelanau County |
| Area | 29.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.8094,-85.7612 |
| Altitude | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 19:11:45 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 51 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Solon is located at 44°48'34"N 85°45'40"W (44.8094400, -85.7611900).
Solon map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Solon increased by 0.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,509 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,489 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,487 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,494 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,501 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,505 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,495 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,506 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,512 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,517 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,511 | -0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Solon (1)
American musician Jason Gobel was born in Solon
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Solon, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171483 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City (MI) | 49686 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Solon, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRV | Traverse City, Michigan | 107 Hall Street | BUS |
| KGS | Kingsley, Michigan | 119 E. Main St. | BUS |
| MTO | Manton, Michigan | Junction U.S. 131 & M-42 | BUS |
| CLC | Cadillac, Michigan | 1202 North Mitchell St. | BUS |
| CHL | Charlevoix, MI | 103 Bridge Park Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Solon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Post Office | Cedar (MI) | 49621 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Solon, Ohio city with a population of 22,660 people.
- Solon, Iowa human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 2,771 people.
- Solon, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 1,078 people.
- Solon, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,078 people.
Other cities in Leelanau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leelanau County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bingham | 2,960 | Township in Leelanau County, Michigan |
| Leland | 2,041 | Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Greilickville | 1,530 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Glen Arbor | 858 | Township in Leelanau County, Michigan |
| Suttons Bay | 617 | Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Northport | 525 | Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Cedar | 456 | Township in Leelanau County, Michigan |
| Empire | 375 | Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Solon distances to largest Michigan cities