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Salina Micro

Salina, KS · 2 counties · 59,760 residents · 1,440.976 sq mi
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The short version

Salina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,380. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,421.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,760
+9%since 1990
from 54,935 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.5
+7%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K56K58K60K63K1990201020202024Salina
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,380
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,330 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,928
+47%since 1990
from $12,866 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,421
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,298 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+27%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(51,958)
Black2.8%(1,518)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,017)
Asian1.1%(583)
Diversity Score17%(9,356)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(52,614)
Black2.8%(1,653)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3,308)
Asian1.5%(911)
Diversity Score23.3%(13,930)
Diversity Score
23
+37%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−30%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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 59,760 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salina, KS?

The typical household in Salina, KS earns about $37,380 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 $81,421, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, KS?

About 19.9% 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 8.8% 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 4,825 residents, a change of about 9 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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