Demographics & People — Salina, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 46,432 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~46,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 19,301 |
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| Family Households | 11,058 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3301 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38,866 |
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| Black or African American | 1,941 |
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| Asian | 1,101 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6,268 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 12,962 |
| German | 12,234 |
| Other groups | 8,957 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,834 |
| Irish | 5,266 |
| English | 4,548 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,341 |
| American | 3,653 |
| Swedish | 1,468 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,362 |
Language
| English Only | 39,593 |
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| Spanish | 2,614 |
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| Population 5+ | 43,779 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,332 |
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| Population 18+ | 36,150 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Salina, Kansas.
