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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salado

Texas · 3,475 residents · 3.101 sq mi
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Salado is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,646. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,266 residents. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $138,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 59% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,475
+187%since 1990
from 1,209 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,121 / sq mi
+187%since 1990
from 390 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.4
+1%since 1990
from 44.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9822K2K3K4K1990201020202024Salado
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,646
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,466 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,685
+50%since 1990
from $19,846 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$138,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $112,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$659
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $483 in 1990
US average: $602
87.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
12.4% rent
2.2
−25%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(80)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score24.5%(296)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(3,103)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(301)
Asian0.6%(21)
Diversity Score22%(763)
22
−10%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.8%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Salado, Texas?

Salado, Texas has about 3,475 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salado, Texas?

The typical household in Salado, Texas earns about $63,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salado, Texas expensive?

In Salado, Texas, the median home is worth about $138,700, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Salado, Texas?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salado, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salado, Texas?

About 3.8% of people in Salado, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salado, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Salado, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,266 residents, a change of about 187 percent over that period.

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

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