Saline County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Saline County is located in Kansas with a total population of 53,801. It is the 10th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saline County is 39.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saline County is $63,316. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $171,900. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Saline County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Saline County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.5%.

Education

29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.