Saline County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Saline County, Kansas has a population of 53,668, the 10th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $65,422 and the median home value is $179,600. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Saline County Quick Facts
How Saline County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,801 | 53,668 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $63,316 | $65,422 | +3.3% |
| Median home value | $171,900 | $179,600 | +4.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Saline County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salina | 46,307 | $61,783 | 13.0% | $173,200 |
| Solomon | 892 | $51,063 | 5.9% | $119,300 |
| Assaria | 521 | $69,500 | 7.9% | $151,000 |
| Gypsum | 443 | $50,000 | 13.3% | $84,500 |
| Brookville | 191 | $85,000 | 7.4% | $95,000 |
| Smolan | 148 | $64,375 | 11.5% | $126,100 |
| New Cambria | 144 | $90,930 | 2.1% | $114,300 |
| Kipp | 129 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Falun | 125 | $58,333 | 73.6% | N/A |
| Mentor | 83 | $90,677 | 0.0% | $188,800 |
| Bavaria | 50 | $54,688 | 0.0% | $137,500 |
| Bridgeport | 29 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Saline County is located in Kansas with a total population of 53,668. It is the 10th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Saline County is 39.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Saline County is $65,422. This is 12% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $179,600. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Saline County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Saline County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.8%.
Education
29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Saline County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Saline County, Kansas?
Saline County has a population of 53,668, making it the 10th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Saline County?
The median household income in Saline County is $65,422 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.
How many cities are in Saline County, Kansas?
Saline County contains 12 Census-designated places.