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Salina, KS


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Salina, Kansas

Salina, Kansas, in Saline county, is 80 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 45,679.

The People and Families of Salina

In Salina, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salina had a median family income of $45,433.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Salina ($19,450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Salina Housing

About 66% of housing units in Salina are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Salina, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Salina strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySalina Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Salina Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Salina Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Salina Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Salina, KS

Comparing Salina to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men58
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity410
Well-Paid Single Women48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better57
College Educated Adults48
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use29

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents103
Affordability of Property Taxes93
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime21

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