Salida, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Salida, California is 14,457 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 412th-largest city in California. The median household income is $91,990, the median home value is $448,700, and the median age is 33.9.
14,457
Population
6521
People / sq mi
$91,990
Median Income
$448,700
Median Home Value
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Salida covers 2.2 sq mi of land at 6521 people per square mile.
About Salida, CA
Remote work is unusually rare in Salida: 4.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Salida is a city in California with a population of 14,457.
Median household income is $91,990, above the US median of $78,538. About 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $448,700, with typical rent around $2,004.
College attainment is 18.5%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 4.2%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$91,990
Median Household Income
$37,031
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$448,700
Median Home Value
$2,004
Median Rent
79.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
80.7%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
84.8%
Public Transit
4.2%
Work From Home
30.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
9.6%
Foreign Born
55.4%
Non-English at Home
2.6%
Veterans
13.1%
With Disability
97.5%
Health Insurance
94.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.6% |
| Construction | 10.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.7% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 4.7% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 4.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Salida, California has a population of 14,457 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 412th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Salida, California is $91,990, with 10.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Salida, California is $448,700, with median monthly rent at $2,004 and a homeownership rate of 79.7%.
The median age in Salida, California is 33.9 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
Salida Cdp, CA Climate
Salida Cdp, CA has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) and receives about 299 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.1°C
Avg Temp
299
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 45° | 55 mm |
| February | 10° / 51° | 47 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 49 mm |
| April | 15° / 60° | 23 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 5 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 2 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 1 mm |
| August | 24° / 74° | 2 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 7 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 18 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 48 mm |
| December | 7° / 45° | 42 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Salida Cdp, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Salida Cdp, CA are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.