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Salida

Colorado · 5,236 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 $36,387. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,236
−5%since 2000
from 5,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,875 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+10%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Salida
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,387
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,790 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,451
+36%since 2000
from $17,252 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+44%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(4,753)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(592)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(1,402)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(4,524)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino11%(574)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other1.1%(59)
Diversity Score28.5%(1,490)
Diversity Score
28
+12%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salida, Colorado?

Salida, Colorado has about 5,236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salida, Colorado?

The typical household in Salida, Colorado earns about $36,387 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 $227,000, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Salida, Colorado?

About 33.4% 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 12.9% 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 502 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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