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Salina, OK


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Salina, Oklahoma

Salina, Oklahoma, in Mayes county, is 39 miles NE of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 47 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town has a population of 1,422.

The People and Families of Salina

In Salina, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Salina live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salina had a median family income of $31,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Salina ($750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Salina Housing

About 60% of housing units in Salina are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Salina, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Salina Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Salina Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Salina Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Salina, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built77
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