Salina, KS Demographics

A map of Salina's Population by Race

Salina, Kansas had a population of 46,889 in 2020. It was 74.3% White, 3.6% Black, 2.3% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Salina, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Salina is the 10th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Salina's White Population

34,823 residents of Salina identify as White, or 74.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Salina roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Salina is ranked #654 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salina is more White than neighboring Bavaria (73.3% White). Salina is less White than neighboring Mentor (86.1% White), Smolan (92% White), New Cambria (82.1% White), and Assaria (94.2% White).

Salina's Black Population

1,690 residents of Salina identify as Black, or 3.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salina roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Salina is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salina is more Black than neighboring Mentor (2% Black), Smolan (0% Black), New Cambria (0% Black), Assaria (0.7% Black), and Bavaria (0% Black).

Salina's Asian Population

1,069 residents of Salina identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salina roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Salina is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salina is more Asian than neighboring Mentor (0% Asian), Smolan (0.6% Asian), New Cambria (0.9% Asian), and Assaria (0% Asian). Salina is less Asian than neighboring Bavaria (5% Asian).

Salina's Hispanic Population

6,300 residents of Salina identify as Hispanic, or 13.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salina roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Salina is ranked #76 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salina is more Hispanic than neighboring Mentor (8.9% Hispanic), Smolan (2.5% Hispanic), New Cambria (3.8% Hispanic), and Assaria (3.7% Hispanic). Salina is less Hispanic than neighboring Bavaria (16.7% Hispanic).

Salina's Native American/Other Population

372 residents of Salina identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salina roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Salina is ranked #332 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mentor (0% Native American/Other), New Cambria (0% Native American/Other), Assaria (0% Native American/Other), and Bavaria (0% Native American/Other). Salina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smolan (1.2% Native American/Other).

Salina's Multiracial Population

2,635 residents of Salina identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salina roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Salina is ranked #238 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salina is more Multiracial than neighboring Mentor (3% Multiracial), Smolan (3.7% Multiracial), Assaria (1.4% Multiracial), and Bavaria (5% Multiracial). Salina is less Multiracial than neighboring New Cambria (13.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.