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Salina

Kansas · 47,707 residents · 26.169 sq mi
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Salina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,027. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,707
+4%since 2000
from 45,679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,823 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,746 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+3%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K45K47K48K1990201020202024Salina
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,027
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,066 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,253
+25%since 2000
from $18,593 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(38,274)
Black3.6%(1,714)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(5,112)
Asian2.3%(1,077)
Other3.1%(1,502)
Diversity Score42.7%(20,354)
Diversity Score
43
+50%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salina, Kansas?

Salina, Kansas has about 47,707 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salina, Kansas?

The typical household in Salina, Kansas earns about $42,027 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 $109,700, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, Kansas?

About 23.3% 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 13.6% of people in Salina, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salina, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Salina, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,404 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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