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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Salida

California · 4,499 residents · 2.217 sq mi
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Salida is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,900. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 8,061 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $130,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,499
−64%vs 2000
vs 12,560 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,029 / sq mi
−64%vs 2000
vs 5,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 29.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K7K10K13K16K1990201020202024Salida
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,874 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,289
−32%vs 2000
vs $18,173 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$130,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $145,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$505
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $696 in 2000
US average: $450
74.5%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
3.6
+45%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,560)
Black0.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(1,228)
Asian3.1%(140)
Other16.9%(759)
Diversity Score68.7%(3,090)
69
+2%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.3%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salida, California?

Salida, California has about 4,499 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Salida, California?

The typical household in Salida, California earns about $35,900 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 $130,300, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Salida, California?

About 10.5% 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 7.9% of people in Salida, California 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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