Saline County, KS

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2020 Population

54,384

0.58% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.1

1.3% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11%

4.53% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,830

0.709% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$141,300

3.29% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

27,488

0.29% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Saline County, KS had a population of 54.4k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $51,830. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Saline County, KS declined from 54,701 to 54,384, a −0.58% decrease and its median household income declined from $52,200 to $51,830, a −0.709% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saline County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.9%), White (Hispanic) (7.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%).

None of the households in Saline County, 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.

97.6% of the residents in Saline County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Saline County, KS are Salina Area Technical College (409 degrees awarded in 2021), Kansas Wesleyan University (195 degrees), and Hays Academy of Hair Design (478917) (29 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Saline County, KS was $141,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%.

Most people in Saline County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Saline County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Saline County, KS borders Dickinson County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Marion County, KS, and Ottawa County, KS.

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Population & Diversity

Saline County, KS is home to a population of 54.4k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.95% of Saline County, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.69k people).

In 2020, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.5k people) in Saline County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.01k White (Hispanic) and 1.91k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

96.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.6% of Saline County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Saline County, KS was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saline County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
43.5k ± 4
White (Hispanic)
4.01k ± 495
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.91k ± 341

11.6%

Hispanic Population

6.29k people

11.6% of the people in Saline County, KS are hispanic (6.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Saline County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,530 ± 6,952 people
India
13,550 ± 2,851 people
Vietnam
10,869 ± 2,555 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,530 Kansas residents, followed by India with 13,550 and Vietnam with 10,869.

Foreign-Born Population

4.95%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.69k people

5.89%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.22k people

As of 2020, 4.95% of Saline County, KS residents (2.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saline County, KS was 5.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,252 ± 214
Gulf War (2001-)
916 ± 250
Gulf War (1990s)
500 ± 166

Saline County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Saline County, KS employs 27.5k people. The largest industries in Saline County, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,307 people), Manufacturing (4,272 people), and Retail Trade (3,077 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,564), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,648), and Public Administration ($48,000).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,975. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

27.5k

2020 Value

± 1,251

−0.29%

1 Year decline

± 6.26%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Saline County, KS declined at a rate of −0.29%, from 27.6k employees to 27.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saline County, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,537 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,784 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,266 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saline County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

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

27.5k

2020 Value

± 1,251

−0.29%

1 Year decline

± 6.26%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Saline County, KS declined at a rate of −0.29%, from 27.6k employees to 27.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saline County, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,307 people), Manufacturing (4,272 people), and Retail Trade (3,077 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saline County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Saline County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,240

Median earning men ± $1,653

$30,225

Median earning women ± $1,471

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,545), Public Administration ($53,260), and Information ($53,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($36,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,571), and Manufacturing ($35,861).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

513
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
437
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
337
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1M
Manufacturing
$428k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$150k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kansas.

$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Saline County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 64.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.43%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.43%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Saline County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

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 Saline County, KS awarded 633 degrees. The student population of Saline County, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,708 male students and 1,730 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saline County, KS are White (446 and 70.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (105 and 16.7%), Two or More Races (26 and 4.13%), and Black or African American (25 and 3.97%).

The largest universities in Saline County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Salina Area Technical College (409 and 64.6%), Kansas Wesleyan University (195 and 30.8%), and Hays Academy of Hair Design (478917) (29 and 4.58%).

The most popular majors in Saline County, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (156 and 24.6%), General Business Administration & Management (60 and 9.48%), and Medication Aide (57 and 9%).

The median tuition cost in Saline County, KS for private four year colleges is $31,020.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Saline County, 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 3,438 (49.7% men and 50.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,438 students enrolled in Saline County, KS, 49.7% men and 50.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,290 records, of which 53% were women and 47% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
14 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
12 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
34 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Saline County, KS was Registered Nursing with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Saline County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salina Area Technical College
409 degrees awarded
Kansas Wesleyan University
195 degrees awarded
Hays Academy of Hair Design (478917)
29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salina Area Technical College with 409 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 244 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saline County, KS, which is 0.627 times less than the 389 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 446 degrees mean that there were 4.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 105 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.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Measure

In 2020, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.659% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (593k), Some college (554k), and Bachelors Degree (440k).

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 Saline County, KS was $141,300 in 2020, which is 0.615 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $136,800 to $141,300, a 3.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Saline County, KS is 65.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Saline County, KS have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saline County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Saline County, KS is $51,830. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Saline County, KS was Census Tract 10 with a value of $84,184, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 11, with respective values of $79,587 and $73,611.

In 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saline County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.12%.

Housing

Property

$141,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,453

$14,536

Median Property Taxes

±$882

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 Saline County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

65.3%

Homeownership

2020

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65.3% of the housing units in Saline County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Saline County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 10
Census Tract 7
Census Tract 11

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Saline County, KS was Census Tract 10 with a value of $84,184, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 11, with respective values of $79,587 and $73,611.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Saline County, 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.

$51,830

Median Household Income

± $1,769

22.3k

Number of Households

± 1,129

In 2020, the median household income of the 22.3k households in Saline County, KS declined from $51,830 from the previous year's value of $52,200.

The following chart displays the households in Saline County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Saline County, KS is from Kansas.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.458

2019 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (9.38%)
Worked At Home (4.08%)

In 2020, 81.2% of workers in Saline County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.38%) and those who worked at home (4.08%).

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

14.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saline County, KS have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Saline County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saline County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.12%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saline County, KS (5.83k out of 53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saline County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.4% of the children was living in poverty in Saline County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 397 in Saline County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 35.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.7% of the population of Saline County, KS has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 3.29% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Saline County, KS see 1043 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.04% decrease from the previous year (1110 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1254 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 270 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,043 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Saline County, KS

Primary care physicians in Saline County, KS see an average of 1,043 patients per year. This represents a 6.04% decrease from the previous year (1,110 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Saline County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.3%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

11.6%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

3.29%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saline County, KS declined by 2.43% from 9.53% to 9.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.6 in Saline County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Saline County, KS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.7% in Saline County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Saline County, KS.

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