Saline County Summary

Life in Saline County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Saline County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Saline County:

  • The population in Saline County is 54,160.

  • The median home value in Saline County is $168,065.

  • The median income in Saline County is $59,887.

  • The median rent in Saline County is $869.

  • The unemployment rate in Saline County is 3.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Saline County is 12.0%.

  • The average high in Saline County is 74.6° and there are 73.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Saline County

List Of Cities & Towns in Saline County

Salina, KS Population 46,734

Solomon, KS Population 1,079

Assaria, KS Population 408

Gypsum, KS Population 336

Brookville, KS Population 245

Smolan, KS Population 165

Falun, KS Population 142

New Cambria, KS Population 122

Kipp, KS Population 88

Map Of Saline County

Saline County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Saline County is 74.6°.

  • There are 73.73 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 73.6 inches of rain each year with 5.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:18 hours of sun each day in Saline County.

StatSaline County
Mean High74.6
Nice Days73.73
Rainfall73.6
Snowfall5.4
Sunny_hours6:18
74.6°
Average High
73.6
Inches of Rain

Saline County Photos

Salina Water Tower
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Bethe | CC BY-SA 3.0
Masonic Temple Salina
Source: Wikipedia User Sesamehoneytart | CC BY-SA 4.0
Salinac Kansas Aerial Photo At Night
Source: Wikipedia User Ks0stm | CC BY-SA 3.0
Salina Grain Elevators
Source: Public Domain
Kwu Main Building
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Bethe | CC BY-SA 3.0
Citygo At Walmart
Source: Wikipedia User User:Smuckola | CC BY-SA 3.0

Saline County Demographics

Population over time in Saline County

The current population in Saline County is 54,160. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 54,378 -0.0%
2021 54,384 -0.6%
2020 54,701 -

Gender in Saline County

  • Saline County is 50.2% female with 27,172 female residents.

  • Saline County is 49.8% male with 26,987 male residents.

Female
50.2% (27,172)
Male
49.8% (26,987)
Gender Saline County KS USA
Female 50.2% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Saline County

Saline County is:

  • 79.3% White with 42,963 White residents.

  • 3.0% African American with 1,610 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 85 American Indian residents.

  • 2.0% Asian with 1,072 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 1,882 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.0% Hispanic with 6,524 Hispanic residents.

White
79.3% (42,963)
African American
3.0% (1,610)
American Indian
0.2% (85)
Asian
2.0% (1,072)
Hawaiian
0.0% (16)
Other
0.0% (8)
Two Or More
3.5% (1,882)
Hispanic
12.0% (6,524)

Table: Saline County By Race

Race Saline County KS USA
White 79.3% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 3.0% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.0% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Saline County, Kansas

  • 5.1% of households in Saline County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.0% of households in Saline County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Saline County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Saline County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Saline County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Saline County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Saline County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Saline County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Saline County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Saline County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (2,776)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.0% (3,258)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.5% (4,578)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (4,619)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (6,928)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.3% (10,992)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (7,279)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (8,073)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (3,684)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (1,969)
Income Saline County KS USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.0% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.5% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.3% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Saline County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Saline County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Saline County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Saline County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Saline County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Saline County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Saline County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Saline County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Saline County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Saline County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (541)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,708)
High School / GED
30% (16,248)
Some College
26% (14,081)
Associate's Degree
10% (5,416)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (9,748)
Master's Degree
7% (3,791)
Professional Degree
2% (1,083)
Doctorate Degree
1% (541)
Education Saline County KS USA
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 30% 26% 26%
Some College 26% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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