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Salton City

California · 5,988 residents · 21.437 sq mi
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The short version

Salton City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,827. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,010 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $200,600. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,988
+512%since 2000
from 978 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
279 / sq mi
+334%since 2009
from 64 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−27%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4512K4K5K7K2000201020202024Salton City
20246K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(302)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(361)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.3%(617)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(484)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(344)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.5%(811)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.8%(827)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.9%(354)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(678)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.8%(769)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(351)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(90)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,827
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,075
+42%since 2000
from $14,106 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+5%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,600
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,372
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+38%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(602)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(318)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino78.6%(4,709)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.3%(16)
Diversity Score
42
−36%since 2009
from 66 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican78.6%(4,709)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(12)
Ancestry
Irish3.7%(223)
American2.9%(175)
German2.8%(166)
English2.2%(133)
Italian1.5%(92)
Dutch0.8%(46)
Danish0.7%(40)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(14)
Norwegian0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+7%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 26.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
28.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 63.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2016
from 41.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
70.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2016
from 58.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.4%(929)
Married57.3%(1,423)
Widowed1.9%(46)
Divorced3.4%(85)
Women 15+
Never married31.3%(697)
Married53.2%(1,183)
Widowed12.8%(285)
Divorced2.7%(60)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salton City, California?

Salton City, California has about 5,988 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salton City, California?

The typical household in Salton City, California earns about $47,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salton City, California expensive?

In Salton City, California, the median home is worth about $200,600, and the typical rent is about $1,372 a month.

How educated are people in Salton City, California?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Salton City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salton City, California?

About 14.4% of people in Salton City, 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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