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Salado

Arkansas · 472 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 $32,778. Population has fallen 19% since 2021, a loss of 110 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

472
−19%vs 2021
vs 582 in 2021
2020 – 2024
239 / sq mi
−19%vs 2021
vs 294 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
36.7
+14%vs 2021
vs 32.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
42947151355459620202024Salado
2024507
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,778
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $34,871 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$13,792
−7%vs 2021
vs $14,846 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
11.7%
+11.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$65,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $65,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$655
US average: $1,124
63.8%
+22.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.3% in 2021
36.2% rent
2.0
+6%vs 2021
vs 1.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(33)
Diversity Score13.4%(78)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(404)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(30)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.5%(12)
Diversity Score24.9%(118)
25
+86%vs 2021
vs 13 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+24%vs 2021
vs 11.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
89.5%
−10.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
54.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
5.6%
+5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.3%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.3% in 2021
56.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.7% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
15.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Salado, Arkansas?

Salado, Arkansas has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salado, Arkansas?

The typical household in Salado, Arkansas earns about $32,778 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Salado, Arkansas?

About 0.0% 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 11.7% 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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