Saline County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,668 | — | #967 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,422 | -12.9% | #1,602 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $179,600 | -36.3% | #1,647 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $961 | -17.4% | #1,133 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.8% | #1,243 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Saline County has a population of 53,668, making it the #967 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Saline County is $65,422, ranking #1,602 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Saline County is $179,600 (-36.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $961/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.1%.
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88.8% of residents in Saline County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% below the national rate.
About Saline County, Kansas
Saline County, Kansas has a total population of 53,668, making it the 967th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Saline County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Saline County is $65,422, which ranks #1,602 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Saline County is $179,600, 36.3% below the national median. Renters in Saline County pay a median gross rent of $961 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Saline County, 29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.9 min.
Saline County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.8%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Saline County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.