Salida, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,543
Unemployment
3.5%
Poverty
14.8%
Median Home
$342,200
Median Income
$49,939
Median Rent
$1,034
Salida SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9
Salida, CO Crime Report
230
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,719.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
58.56%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salida / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 230 | 3,719.9 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 161.7 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 161.7 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 220 | 3,558.1 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 16 | 258.8 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 178 | 2,878.9 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 420.5 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Salida, CO Cost Of Living
106
Salida's Overall Cost Of Living
Salida's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Salida | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 123 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 87 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Salida in Colorado
Map Of Salida, CO
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Population over time in Salida
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,543 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 5,642 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 5,565 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 5,430 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 5,373 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 5,329 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,304 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,284 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,273 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,287 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salida
| Race | Salida | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.1% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Salida
| Gender | Salida | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salida for adults over 25
| Education | Salida | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Salida, Colorado
| Income | Salida | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.4% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.4% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.4% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
