Salina, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Salina, Kansas Summary
Life in Salina research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Salina 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 Salina:
The population in Salina is 46,896.
The median home value in Salina is $138,500.
The median income in Salina is $52,702.
The cost of living in Salina is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Salina is $805.
The unemployment rate in Salina is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Salina is 12.1%.
Table Of Contents
Salina SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
10
Salina, KS Crime Report
1,702
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,687.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
58.64%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salina / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,702 | 3,687.1 | 2,624.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 203 | 439.8 | 425.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 6.5 | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 28 | 60.7 | 31.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 141 | 305.5 | 346.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,499 | 3,247.3 | 2,199.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 211 | 457.1 | 331.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,165 | 2,523.8 | 1,619.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 123 | 266.5 | 248.1 | 282.7 |
Salina, KS Cost Of Living
83
Salina's Overall Cost Of Living
Salina's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Salina | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 85 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 67 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
Salina, KS Photos
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Population over time in Salina
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46,706 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 47,230 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 47,513 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 47,676 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 47,840 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 47,894 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 47,726 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 47,605 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 47,387 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 47,132 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salina
| Race | Salina | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 74.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 12.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Salina
| Gender | Salina | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salina for adults over 25
| Education | Salina | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Salina, Kansas
| Income | Salina | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.7% | 18.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
