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Salida

California · 13,722 residents · 2.217 sq mi
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Salida is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $298,700. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,722
+9%since 2000
from 12,560 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,189 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 5,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.2
+6%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K10K13K16K1990201020202024Salida
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,229
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,874 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,773
+25%since 2000
from $18,173 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,366
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42%(5,768)
Black3%(406)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(6,426)
Asian4.3%(585)
Other2.8%(384)
Diversity Score73.9%(10,145)
Diversity Score
74
+10%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salida, California?

Salida, California has about 13,722 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salida, California?

The typical household in Salida, California earns about $72,229 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 $298,700, and the typical rent is about $1,366 a month.

How educated are people in Salida, California?

About 17.5% 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 10.3% 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 9,223 residents, a change of about 205 percent over that period.

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