Salinas, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
156,177
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
14.2%
Median Home
$451,000
Median Income
$67,914
Median Rent
$1,492
Salinas SnackAbility
7
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
4,347
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,786.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
18.79%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salinas / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,347 | 2,786.8 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 866 | 555.2 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 8 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 233 | 149.4 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 556 | 356.4 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,481 | 2,231.6 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 790 | 506.5 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,779 | 1,140.5 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 912 | 584.7 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Salinas, CA Cost Of Living
119
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 | 119 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 154 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 128 | 126 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 156,177 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 156,550 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 156,811 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 155,889 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 155,366 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 154,077 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 152,340 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 150,634 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 148,780 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 147,074 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salinas
| Race | Salinas | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.1% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 79.2% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Salinas
| Gender | Salinas | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salinas for adults over 25
| Education | Salinas | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 26.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Salinas, California
| Income | Salinas | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
