Salina, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

46,706

Unemployment

4.1%

Poverty

11.6%

Median Home

$133,500

Median Income

$49,870

Median Rent

$769

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Salina SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Salina, KS Cost Of Living

83
Salina's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Salina	Kansas	National Average
Overall	83	89	100

Services	85	89	100
Groceries	93	94	100
Health	98	100	100
Housing	67	75	100
Transportation	95	94	100
Utilities	103	100	100

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Salina, KS Photos

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Rankings for Salina in Kansas

Ranks #23 in Worst Places To Live In Kansas

Ranks #28 in Best Places To Live In Kansas

Ranks #32 in Richest Cities In Kansas

Map Of Salina, KS

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Population over time in Salina

Year	Population	% Change
2020	46,706	-1.1%
2019	47,230	-0.6%
2018	47,513	-0.3%
2017	47,676	-0.3%
2016	47,840	-0.1%
2015	47,894	0.4%
2014	47,726	0.3%
2013	47,605	0.5%
2012	47,387	0.5%
2011	47,132	-

Race / Ethnicity in Salina

White

78.1% (36,479)

African American

3.1% (1,437)

American Indian

0.3% (128)

Asian

2.3% (1,065)

Hawaiian

0.0% (13)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

3.7% (1,747)

Hispanic

12.5% (5,837)

Race	Salina	KS	USA
White	78.1%	75.3%	60.1%
African American	3.1%	5.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.6%	0.6%
Asian	2.3%	2.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.7%	3.3%	2.8%
Hispanic	12.5%	12.1%	18.2%

Gender in Salina

Female

50.3% (23,515)

Male

49.7% (23,191)

Gender	Salina	KS	USA
Female	50.3%	50.2%	50.8%
Male	49.7%	49.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Salina for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (934)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (2,802)

High School / GED

30.0% (14,011)

Some College

27.0% (12,610)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (3,736)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (8,407)

Master's Degree

6.0% (2,802)

Professional Degree

2.0% (934)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (467)

Education	Salina	KS	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	30.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	27.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Salina, Kansas

Less than $10,000

6.2% (291,472)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.7% (264,048)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.8% (504,555)

$25,000 to $34,999

13.8% (643,618)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.6% (637,308)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.2% (944,313)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.1% (516,447)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.7% (594,594)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.1% (144,401)

$200,000 or more

2.8% (129,840)

Income	Salina	KS	USA
Less than $10,000	6.2%	5.3%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.7%	4.0%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.8%	8.7%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	13.8%	9.6%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.6%	13.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.2%	18.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.1%	13.5%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.7%	15.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.1%	5.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	2.8%	5.7%	8.3%