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Salton City

California · 5,155 residents · 21.437 sq mi
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Salton City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,138. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,177 residents. 7% 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 $143,500. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,155
+427%since 2000
from 978 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
240 / sq mi
+427%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
−36%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4512K4K5K7K2000201020202024Salton City
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,138
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,940
+27%since 2000
from $14,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+94%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score58.4%(571)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(792)
Black1.5%(75)
Hispanic / Latino79.9%(4,120)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other1.9%(96)
Diversity Score40.7%(2,098)
Diversity Score
41
−30%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+6%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 26.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
28.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salton City, California?

Salton City, California has about 5,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salton City, California earns about $29,138 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 $143,500, and the typical rent is about $976 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 27.3% 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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