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Salina, KS · 2 counties · 59,121 residents (2025 est.) · 1,440.976 sq mi
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Salina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,270.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,487
Unchangedsince 2000
from 59,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59,121 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
54K56K58K60K63K1990201020202024Salina
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,263
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,380 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,737
+94%since 2000
from $18,928 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+11%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,270
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,421 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(52,614)
Black2.8%(1,653)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3,308)
Asian1.5%(911)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(13,930)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(47,162)
Black3.1%(1,845)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(7,037)
Asian1.5%(918)
Other4.2%(2,525)
Diversity Score44.3%(26,357)
Segregation Score29.4%(17,481)
Diversity Score
44
+90%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
+7%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

SalinaCENTRAL46,094
What's inside

2 component counties

Saline CountyCENTRAL53,377Ottawa County5,744
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salina, KS?

Salina, KS has about 59,487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salina, KS?

The typical household in Salina, KS earns about $66,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salina, KS expensive?

In Salina, KS, the median home is worth about $178,270, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, KS?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Salina, KS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salina, KS?

About 11.7% of people in Salina, KS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salina, KS grown since 1990?

Yes, Salina, KS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,552 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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