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Salina

Oklahoma · 1,085 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 $46,895. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 337 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,400. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,085
−24%since 2000
from 1,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,011 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Salina
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,895
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,519 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,617
+81%since 2000
from $11,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(551)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other51.8%(562)
Diversity Score66%(716)
Diversity Score
66
+641%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salina, Oklahoma?

Salina, Oklahoma has about 1,085 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salina, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Salina, Oklahoma earns about $46,895 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 $100,400, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, Oklahoma?

About 7.4% 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 22.4% of people in Salina, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salina, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Salina, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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