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Salado

Arkansas · 507 residents · 1.979 sq mi
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Salado has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,355. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 12.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 12.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

507
+14%since 2023
from 443 in 2023
2020 – 2024
256 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 224 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
12.6
−47%since 2023
from 23.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
42947151355459620202024Salado
2024507
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,355
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,789 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$10,953
+19%since 2023
from $9,230 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.157
+20%since 2023
from 0.131 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade43%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$221,800
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
43.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
57.0% rent
41.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score0.5%(2)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
US average: 26.5
90.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
24.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
8.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
25.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

29.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
71.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
13.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salado, Arkansas?

Salado, Arkansas has about 507 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salado, Arkansas?

The typical household in Salado, Arkansas earns about $39,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salado, Arkansas expensive?

In Salado, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $221,800.

How educated are people in Salado, Arkansas?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Salado, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salado, Arkansas?

About 1.4% of people in Salado, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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