CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Salina

Kansas · 42,303 residents · 26.169 sq mi

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Salina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,084. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $44,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.1

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 28%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

42,303

−7%vs 2000

vs 45,679 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,617 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 1,746 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.1

−6%vs 2000

vs 35.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202446K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,084

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,066 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,044

−30%vs 2000

vs $18,593 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.2%

+2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$44,500

−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $81,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$329

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $454 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

64.1%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.1% in 2000

35.9% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−21%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic85.4%(39,031)

Black3.5%(1,592)

Hispanic / Latino6.7%(3,067)

Asian1.9%(889)

Other0%

Diversity Score28.4%(12,962)

1990

White, non-Hispanic93.2%(39,416)

Black3.6%(1,503)

Hispanic / Latino2.2%(945)

Asian1.4%(579)

Other1.9%(805)

Diversity Score20.9%(8,839)

Diversity Score

−26%vs 2000

vs 28 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.6%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

81.9%

−4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 86.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.1%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.3 min

+22%vs 2000

vs 10.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salina, Kansas?

Salina, Kansas has about 42,303 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Salina, Kansas?

The typical household in Salina, Kansas earns about $25,084 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salina, Kansas expensive?

In Salina, Kansas, the median home is worth about $44,500, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, Kansas?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Salina, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salina, Kansas?

About 12.2% of people in Salina, Kansas 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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