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Salina

Kansas · 46,889 residents · 26.169 sq mi
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Salina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,889
+3%since 2000
from 45,679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,792 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,746 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K45K47K48K1990201020202024Salina
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,870
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,066 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,427
+53%since 2000
from $18,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(34,823)
Black3.6%(1,690)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(6,300)
Asian2.3%(1,069)
Other4%(1,895)
Diversity Score49.8%(23,372)
Diversity Score
50
+76%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salina, Kansas?

Salina, Kansas has about 46,889 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salina, Kansas?

The typical household in Salina, Kansas earns about $49,870 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 $133,500, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, Kansas?

About 27.1% 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 11.6% 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 4,586 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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