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Salina

Utah · 2,640 residents (2025 est.) · 5.854 sq mi
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Salina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,129. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $285,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,546
+6%since 2000
from 2,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
435 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+34%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,640 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Salina
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,129
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,886 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,344
+149%since 2000
from $12,967 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+3%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+68%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(67)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(145)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(23)
Diversity Score15.5%(396)
Diversity Score
16
+114%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salina, Utah?

Salina, Utah has about 2,546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salina, Utah?

The typical household in Salina, Utah earns about $64,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salina, Utah expensive?

In Salina, Utah, the median home is worth about $285,900, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, Utah?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Salina, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salina, Utah?

About 15.7% of people in Salina, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salina, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Salina, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 603 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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