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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salida

California · 12,560 residents · 2.217 sq mi
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Salida is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,874. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 8,061 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $145,000. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,560
+179%since 1990
from 4,499 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,665 / sq mi
+179%since 1990
from 2,029 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K7K10K13K16K1990201020202024Salida
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,874
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,173
+48%since 1990
from $12,289 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$145,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $130,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$696
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $505 in 1990
US average: $602
87.0%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
13.0% rent
2.5
−31%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,560)
Black0.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(1,228)
Asian3.1%(140)
Diversity Score68.7%(3,090)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(7,095)
Black3.3%(410)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(3,902)
Asian4.5%(570)
Diversity Score67.4%(8,470)
67
−2%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
+8%since 1990
from 29.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 12,560 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salida, California?

The typical household in Salida, California earns about $57,874 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 $145,000, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Salida, California?

About 13.5% 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 7.3% 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 8,061 residents, a change of about 179 percent over that period.

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

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