Salinas, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Salinas, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
156,143
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
16.8%
Median Home
$415,000
Median Income
$61,527
Median Rent
$1,411
Salinas SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
3
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
4
Commute
8
Salinas, CA Crime Report
4,314
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,748.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
10.99%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salinas / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,314 | 2,748.8 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 782 | 498.3 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 8 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 241 | 153.6 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 467 | 297.6 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,532 | 2,250.5 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 742 | 472.8 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,709 | 1,088.9 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1,081 | 688.8 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
Salinas, CA Cost Of Living
117
Salinas's Overall Cost Of Living
Salinas's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Salinas | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 152 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 118 | 100 | |
Salinas, CA Photos
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Rankings for Salinas in California
Map Of Salinas, CA
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Population over time in Salinas
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 156,143 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 156,550 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 156,811 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 155,889 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 155,366 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 154,077 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 152,340 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 150,634 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 148,780 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 147,074 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salinas
| Race | Salinas | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.6% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.3% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 79.3% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Salinas
| Gender | Salinas | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salinas for adults over 25
| Education | Salinas | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 30.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Salinas, California
| Income | Salinas | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.6% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
