Census ACS · #554 μSA
Salina Metro Area
The Salina, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has 59,583 residents. The median household income is $63,998 and the median home value is $171,100.
59,583
Population
41
People / sq mi
$63,998
Median Income
$171,100
Median Home Value
The Salina CBSA covers 1,441 sq mi of land at 41.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$63,998
Median Household Income
$34,579
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$171,100
Median Home Value
$908
Median Rent
67.9%
Homeownership
Education
93.1%
High School+
28.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
6.6%
Work From Home
16.0 min
Avg Commute
23.4%
Foreign Born
Salina spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Salina, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 59,583 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #554 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Salina metro area is $63,998, with a per capita income of $34,579.
The Salina, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Salina, Ks CBSA (41460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Salina stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 41 people per square mile. With 59,583 residents, Salina is a metro area in KS.
The typical household here earns about $63,998, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.8%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $171,100, with typical rent around $908.
28.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.