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Salina

Utah · 2,441 residents · 5.854 sq mi
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Salina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,441
+2%since 2000
from 2,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
417 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+26%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Salina
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,565
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,327
+80%since 2000
from $12,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,154)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(221)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.7%(41)
Diversity Score24.8%(606)
Diversity Score
25
+241%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salina, Utah?

Salina, Utah has about 2,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salina, Utah?

The typical household in Salina, Utah earns about $55,565 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 $148,000, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, Utah?

About 14.2% 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 15.8% 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 498 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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