Salinas is a city located in Monterey County, California. Salinas has a 2025 population of 156,916. It is also the county seat of Monterey County. Salinas is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -3.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 163,391 in 2020.
The average household income in Salinas is $106,967 with a poverty rate of 14.25%.The median age in Salinas is 32.1 years: 31.5 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Salinas includes 57.56% other race, 21.83% White, 5.71% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Other race | 93,242 | 57.56% |
White | 35,371 | 21.83% |
Two or more races | 19,837 | 12.25% |
Asian | 9,251 | 5.71% |
Black or African American | 2,299 | 1.42% |
Native American | 1,767 | 1.09% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 226 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Salinas' average per capita income is $40,962. Household income levels show a median of $89,150. The poverty rate stands at 14.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $106,200 | $130,218 |
Households | $89,150 | $106,967 |
Families | $88,341 | $108,162 |
Non Families | $58,059 | $74,692 |
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