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Salado

Texas · 2,126 residents · 3.101 sq mi
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Salado is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,630. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 1,349 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $208,300. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 81% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% 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
2,126
−39%since 2000
from 3,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
686 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
+19%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9822K2K3K4K1990201020202024Salado
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,630
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,646 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,690
+81%since 2000
from $29,685 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(3,103)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(301)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(763)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,862)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(201)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other2.7%(57)
Diversity Score30.4%(646)
Diversity Score
30
+38%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salado, Texas?

Salado, Texas has about 2,126 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salado, Texas?

The typical household in Salado, Texas earns about $89,630 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 $208,300, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Salado, Texas?

About 43.6% 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 3.9% 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 917 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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