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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salida

Colorado · 5,504 residents · 2.792 sq mi
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Salida has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,790. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $124,600. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,504
+16%since 1990
from 4,734 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,971 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,696 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+6%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Salida
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,790
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,492 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,252
+73%since 1990
from $9,981 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,600
+76%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
63.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
36.1% rent
4.3
+41%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,544)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(610)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,555)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(4,753)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(592)
Asian0.4%(20)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,402)
25
−22%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 13.3 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, Colorado?

Salida, Colorado has about 5,504 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salida, Colorado?

The typical household in Salida, Colorado earns about $28,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salida, Colorado expensive?

In Salida, Colorado, the median home is worth about $124,600, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Salida, Colorado?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Salida, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salida, Colorado?

About 14.8% of people in Salida, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salida, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Salida, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 770 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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