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Population Review

Salinas city, CA — Population & Demographics

Salinas city, CA has a population of 161,993. The median household income is $89,150 and the median age is 32.1.

161,993

Population

$89,150

Median Income

$610,900

Median Home Value

32.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White21.8%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$89,150

Median Household Income

$28,813

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$610,900

Median Home Value

$1,923

Median Rent

47.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

62.4%

High School+

15.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

4.3%

Work From Home

26.6 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Salinas city, CA has a population of 161,993 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Salinas city, CA is $89,150, with 11.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Salinas city, CA is $610,900, with median rent at $1,923.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.