Salina City PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

144,446

0.565% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.2

0.962% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.7%

4.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,226

6.51% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$119,500

3.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

65,982

1.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Salina City PUMA, KS had a population of 144k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $55,226. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Salina City PUMA, KS grew from 143,634 to 144,446, a 0.565% increase and its median household income grew from $51,849 to $55,226, a 6.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salina City PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), White (Hispanic) (4.45%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.48%).

4.39% of the households in Salina City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Salina City PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are Cloud County Community College (448 degrees awarded in 2021), North Central Kansas Technical College (435 degrees), and Salina Area Technical College (409 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Salina City PUMA, KS was $119,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Salina City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17 minutes. The average car ownership in Salina City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Salina City PUMA, KS borders Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, Manhattan City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City), Osage, Jackson, Brown & Wabaunsee Counties PUMA, KS, Emporia City PUMA, KS, Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, and Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Salina City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 144k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.54% of Salina City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.66k people).

In 2021, there were 19.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Salina City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.43k White (Hispanic) and 4.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Salina City PUMA, KS are Spanish (3,602 households), German (375 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (290 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,173

Women

49.3%

73,276

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 144,449 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Salina City PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Salina City PUMA, KS was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salina City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salina City PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
126k ± 170
White (Hispanic)
6.43k ± 590
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.09k ± 385

6.7%

Hispanic Population

9.68k people

6.7% of the people in Salina City PUMA, KS are hispanic (9.68k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salina City PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,006 ± 776 people
Korea
282 ± 412 people
South Africa
151 ± 302 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Salina City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 1,006 Salina City PUMA, KS residents, followed by Korea with 282 and South Africa with 151.

Foreign-Born Population

2.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.66k people

2.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.97k people

As of 2021, 2.54% of Salina City PUMA, KS residents (3.66k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salina City PUMA, KS was 2.76%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Salina City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,602 households (2.66%)
German
375 households (0.277%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
290 households (0.214%)

4.39% of the households in Salina City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Salina City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 2.66% of the households in Salina City PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,774 ± 323
Gulf War (2001-)
2,560 ± 353
Gulf War (1990s)
1,329 ± 218

Salina City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salina City PUMA, KS employs 66k people. The largest industries in Salina City PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (6,222 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,645 people), and Construction (3,604 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($278,214), Offices of physicians ($122,448), and Legal services ($102,270).

Males in Salina City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,029. The income inequality in Salina City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.435, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,941

Women

47.7%

35,035

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Salina City PUMA, KS in 2020 was 66,976 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

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Occupations

66k

2021 Value

−1.48%

1 Year decline

± −1.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salina City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −1.48%, from 67k employees to 66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salina City PUMA, KS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,246 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,129 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,911 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salina City PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66k

2021 Value

−1.48%

1 Year decline

± −1.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salina City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −1.48%, from 67k employees to 66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salina City PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,222 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,645 people), and Construction (3,604 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salina City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Salina City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,837

Median earning men ± $822

$29,672

Median earning women ± $1,048

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,381), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,951), and Public Administration ($50,495).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,409), Wholesale Trade ($37,800), and Public Administration ($36,838).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Salina City PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Salina City PUMA, KS awarded 1,516 degrees. The student population of Salina City PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,013 male students and 2,121 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salina City PUMA, KS are White (1,139 and 76.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (152 and 10.2%), Black or African American (56 and 3.76%), and Two or More Races (56 and 3.76%).

The largest universities in Salina City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Cloud County Community College (448 and 29.6%), North Central Kansas Technical College (435 and 28.7%), and Salina Area Technical College (409 and 27%).

The most popular majors in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (377 and 24.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (205 and 13.5%), and Medication Aide (97 and 6.4%).

The median tuition cost in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $31,020.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Salina City PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,134 (48.7% men and 51.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,134 students enrolled in Salina City PUMA, KS, 48.7% men and 51.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,055 records, of which 51.9% were women and 48.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
82 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
25 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
205 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was Registered Nursing with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cloud County Community College
448 degrees awarded
North Central Kansas Technical College
435 degrees awarded
Salina Area Technical College
409 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cloud County Community College with 448 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 631 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salina City PUMA, KS, which is 0.713 times less than the 885 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,139 degrees mean that there were 7.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 152 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,020) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,499) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.397% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.236% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Salina City PUMA, KS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36.6k), Some college (29.6k), and Bachelors Degree (16.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salina City PUMA, KS was $119,500 in 2021, which is 0.488 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $115,200 to $119,500, a 3.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Salina City PUMA, KS is 72.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Salina City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 17 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salina City PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Salina City PUMA, KS is $55,226. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Salina City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

Housing

Property

$119,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,887

$42,704

Median Property Taxes

±$1,231

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salina City PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Salina City PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2021

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.4% of the housing units in Salina City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Salina City PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salina City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Salina City PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,226

Median Household Income

± $1,524

59k

Number of Households

± 1,511

In 2021, the median household income of the 59k households in Salina City PUMA, KS grew to $55,226 from the previous year's value of $51,849.

The following chart displays the households in Salina City PUMA, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.435

2021 Wage GINI in Salina City PUMA, KS

0.426

2020 Wage GINI in Salina City PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in Salina City PUMA, KS was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.01% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Salina City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Salina City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Salina City PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (9%)
Worked At Home (5.42%)

In 2021, 81% of workers in Salina City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9%) and those who worked at home (5.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salina City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (17 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Salina City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Salina City PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Salina City PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Salina City PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salina City PUMA, KS (15k out of 140k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salina City PUMA, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Salina City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 2.78% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.76%

Uninsured

48.1%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

2.78%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salina City PUMA, KS declined by 3.93% from 8.07% to 7.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salina City PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.