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Salina Micro

Salina, KS · 2 counties · 61,697 residents · 1,440.976 sq mi
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Salina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $111,019.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
61,697
+3%since 2000
from 59,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K56K58K60K63K1990201020202024Salina
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,720
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,380 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,570
+25%since 2000
from $18,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,019
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,421 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(51,499)
Black2.9%(1,792)
Hispanic / Latino9%(5,524)
Asian1.9%(1,147)
Other2.7%(1,656)
Diversity Score36.4%(22,483)
Diversity Score
36
+56%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 61,697 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salina, KS?

The typical household in Salina, KS earns about $45,720 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 $111,019, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Salina, KS?

About 23.2% 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 12.4% 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 6,762 residents, a change of about 12 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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