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Salida

California · 13,886 residents · 2.217 sq mi
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Salida is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,000. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,886
+11%since 2000
from 12,560 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,263 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 5,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+17%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K10K13K16K1990201020202024Salida
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,563
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,874 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,412
+51%since 2000
from $18,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,721
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(4,470)
Black2.4%(329)
Hispanic / Latino54.9%(7,619)
Asian4.9%(682)
Other2.3%(320)
Diversity Score70.4%(9,772)
Diversity Score
70
+4%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salida, California?

Salida, California has about 13,886 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salida, California?

The typical household in Salida, California earns about $82,563 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 $331,000, and the typical rent is about $1,721 a month.

How educated are people in Salida, California?

About 17.6% 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 8.7% 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 9,387 residents, a change of about 209 percent over that period.

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