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Salina

Oklahoma · 1,396 residents · 1.073 sq mi
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Salina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,396
−2%since 2000
from 1,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,301 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Salina
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,821
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,519 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,229
+19%since 2000
from $11,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(836)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(127)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(721)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other49.4%(690)
Diversity Score63.9%(891)
Diversity Score
64
+617%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salina, Oklahoma?

Salina, Oklahoma has about 1,396 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salina, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Salina, Oklahoma earns about $29,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salina, Oklahoma expensive?

In Salina, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, Oklahoma?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Salina, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salina, Oklahoma?

About 22.1% of people in Salina, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salina, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Salina, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 238 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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