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Salida

California · 13,900 residents · 2.217 sq mi
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Salida is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $461,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,900
+11%since 2000
from 12,560 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,270 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 5,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+20%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K10K13K16K1990201020202024Salida
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,935
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,874 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,511
+134%since 2000
from $18,173 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+55%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,081
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+94%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(7,095)
Black3.3%(410)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(3,902)
Asian4.5%(570)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.4%(8,470)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(4,512)
Black1.5%(213)
Hispanic / Latino52.3%(7,272)
Asian6.5%(901)
Other7.2%(1,002)
Diversity Score76.4%(10,621)
Diversity Score
76
+13%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 58.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 34.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salida, California?

Salida, California has about 13,900 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salida, California?

The typical household in Salida, California earns about $94,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salida, California expensive?

In Salida, California, the median home is worth about $461,100, and the typical rent is about $2,081 a month.

How educated are people in Salida, California?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Salida, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salida, California?

About 8.2% of people in Salida, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salida, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Salida, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,401 residents, a change of about 209 percent over that period.

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