Saline County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Saline County, Missouri Demographics
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Saline County, Missouri has a population of 23,231, the 48th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $57,931 and the median home value is $150,500. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Saline County Quick Facts

Population 23,231

Median Household Income $57,931

Median Home Value $150,500

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 35.3 years

Homeownership Rate 69.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%

High School Graduation 86.3%

Cities/Places 10

Population 23,231 48th of 115

Median Income $57,931 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment 3.2%

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	23,177	23,231	+0.2%
Median household income	$56,566	$57,931	+2.4%
Median home value	$139,600	$150,500	+7.8%

Median Household Income

Saline

$57,931

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Saline

$150,500

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.1%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 26.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

12.8%

$125K-$150K

4.6%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.8%

Renter 30.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $739/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

27.5%

35-54

20.8%

55-74

22.3%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Saline County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marshall	13,739	$54,437	17.1%	$147,900
Slater	2,066	$39,479	34.0%	$85,300
Sweet Springs	1,268	$46,780	14.9%	$107,900
Gilliam	324	$39,728	39.8%	$85,800
Malta Bend	211	$46,875	8.6%	$91,000
Nelson	124	N/A	43.1%	$25,400
Miami	71	$46,250	8.5%	$156,900
Arrow Rock	65	$35,469	3.1%	$278,800
Mount Leonard	52	N/A	73.1%	$37,500
Grand Pass	48	$21,406	64.6%	$63,000

Explore Missouri Rankings

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Population Overview

Saline County is located in Missouri with a total population of 23,231. It is the 48th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saline County is 35.3 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saline County is $57,931. This is 18% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $150,500. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Saline County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Saline County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.6%. The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (12.6% vs 5.2%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.

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 Missouri 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, Missouri?

Saline County has a population of 23,231, making it the 48th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Saline County?

The median household income in Saline County is $57,931 with a poverty rate of 16.4%.

How many cities are in Saline County, Missouri?

Saline County contains 10 Census-designated places.