Saline County, KS
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Saline County Overview
54,160
TOTAL POPULATION
26,987
MALE POPULATION
27,173
FEMALE POPULATION
99.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,504
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,232
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,887
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,741
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
28,719
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Saline County Area Codes
Race in Saline County
The most populous races in Saline County are White / Caucasian (47,242 | 87.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6,524 | 12.0%), and Two or more Races (3,332 | 6.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 1,100 | 2.0% |
| Black / African American | 1,697 | 3.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 16 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,524 | 12.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 144 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 47,242 | 87.2% |
| Two or more Races | 3,332 | 6.1% |
| Some other Race | 629 | 1.2% |
| Total | 54,160 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Saline County
The most populous ancestries reported in Saline County are German (14,440 | 26.7%), Irish (5,939 | 11.0%), English (5,432 | 10.0%), Mexican (4,872 | 9.0%), and American (3,962 | 7.3%), together accounting for 64.0% of all Saline County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 118 | 0.2% |
| American | 3,962 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 27 | 0.1% |
| Argentinean | 21 | 0.0% |
| Armenian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 17 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 104 | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 41 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 203 | 0.4% |
| Brazilian | 35 | 0.1% |
| British | 225 | 0.4% |
| Bulgarian | 75 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 275 | 0.5% |
| Canadian | 26 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 187 | 0.4% |
| Central American Indian | 24 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 80 | 0.2% |
| Choctaw | 7 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 138 | 0.3% |
| Comanche | 6 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 24 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 178 | 0.3% |
| Czech | 602 | 1.1% |
| Czechoslovakian | 195 | 0.4% |
| Danish | 425 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 712 | 1.3% |
| Dutch West Indian | 26 | 0.1% |
| Eastern European | 33 | 0.1% |
| English | 5,432 | 10.0% |
| Ethiopian | 16 | 0.0% |
| European | 712 | 1.3% |
| Finnish | 25 | 0.1% |
| French | 1,602 | 3.0% |
| French American Indian | 14 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 324 | 0.6% |
| German | 14,440 | 26.7% |
| German Russian | 53 | 0.1% |
| Greek | 27 | 0.1% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 5 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 174 | 0.3% |
| Indian (Asian) | 109 | 0.2% |
| Indonesian | 28 | 0.1% |
| Iranian | 33 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 5,939 | 11.0% |
| Iroquois | 4 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 808 | 1.5% |
| Jamaican | 28 | 0.1% |
| Japanese | 132 | 0.2% |
| Kenyan | 256 | 0.5% |
| Korean | 622 | 1.1% |
| Laotian | 15 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 17 | 0.0% |
| Luxembourger | 12 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 108 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 4,872 | 9.0% |
| Mexican American Indian | 155 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian | 31 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 39 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 116 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 604 | 1.1% |
| Ottawa | 9 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 214 | 0.4% |
| Pennsylvania German | 91 | 0.2% |
| Peruvian | 86 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 593 | 1.1% |
| Portuguese | 2 | 0.0% |
| Potawatomi | 30 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 506 | 0.9% |
| Romanian | 38 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 371 | 0.7% |
| Salvadoran | 13 | 0.0% |
| Samoan | 14 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 214 | 0.4% |
| Scotch-Irish | 308 | 0.6% |
| Scottish | 882 | 1.6% |
| Seminole | 8 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 33 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 27 | 0.1% |
| Slovene | 1 | 0.0% |
| South African | 36 | 0.1% |
| South American | 298 | 0.5% |
| Spaniard | 230 | 0.4% |
| Spanish | 95 | 0.2% |
| Sri Lankan | 105 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 426 | 0.8% |
| Swedish | 1,998 | 3.7% |
| Swiss | 152 | 0.3% |
| Thai | 23 | 0.0% |
| Tongan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 51 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 63 | 0.1% |
| Venezuelan | 53 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 713 | 1.3% | View All 93 Rows |
Immigrants in Saline County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Saline County came from Latin America (1,225 | 2.3%), Central America (1,025 | 1.9%), Mexico (872 | 1.6%), Asia (742 | 1.4%), and Eastern Asia (361 | 0.7%), together accounting for 7.8% of all Saline County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 333 | 0.6% |
| Argentina | 21 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 742 | 1.4% |
| Brazil | 32 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 19 | 0.0% |
| Cambodia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 34 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 20 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 1,025 | 1.9% |
| China | 94 | 0.2% |
| Colombia | 9 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 258 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 361 | 0.7% |
| Eastern Europe | 94 | 0.2% |
| England | 23 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 351 | 0.6% |
| France | 89 | 0.2% |
| Germany | 58 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 132 | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | 20 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 113 | 0.2% |
| Kenya | 256 | 0.5% |
| Korea | 154 | 0.3% |
| Laos | 47 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 1,225 | 2.3% |
| Latvia | 28 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 872 | 1.6% |
| Nepal | 18 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 110 | 0.2% |
| Panama | 21 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 87 | 0.2% |
| Philippines | 221 | 0.4% |
| Poland | 14 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 12 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 13 | 0.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 15 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 36 | 0.1% |
| South America | 180 | 0.3% |
| South Central Asia | 35 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 331 | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | 15 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 25 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 20 | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | 8 | 0.0% |
| Uzbekistan | 2 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 31 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 41 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 15 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 147 | 0.3% | View All 50 Rows |
Sex and Age in Saline County
Sex and Age in Saline County
The most populous age groups in Saline County are 5 to 9 Years (2,089 | 7.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (2,104 | 7.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,702 (6.3%) | 1,467 (5.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 2,089 (7.7%) | 1,527 (5.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,454 (5.4%) | 2,022 (7.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,912 (7.1%) | 1,814 (6.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,959 (7.3%) | 1,465 (5.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,645 (6.1%) | 1,679 (6.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,521 (5.6%) | 1,500 (5.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,891 (7.0%) | 1,473 (5.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 1,518 (5.6%) | 1,695 (6.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 1,447 (5.4%) | 1,500 (5.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,669 (6.2%) | 1,696 (6.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,832 (6.8%) | 1,708 (6.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,886 (7.0%) | 2,104 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 1,544 (5.7%) | 1,423 (5.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 1,130 (4.2%) | 1,440 (5.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 740 (2.7%) | 786 (2.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 649 (2.4%) | 599 (2.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 399 (1.5%) | 1,275 (4.7%) |
| Total | 26,987 (100.0%) | 27,173 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Saline County
Median Family Size in Saline County
The median family size in Saline County is 3.09 persons per family, with single male/father families (938 | 7.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (9,876 | 75.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 9,876 (75.0%) | 3.07 |
| Single Male/Father | 938 (7.1%) | 3.24 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,357 (17.9%) | 3.12 |
| Total Families | 13,171 (100.0%) | 3.09 |
Median Household Size in Saline County
The median household size in Saline County is 2.35 persons per household, with single male/father households (938 | 4.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.61 persons per household. non-family households (9,187 | 41.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 9,876 (44.2%) | 3.08 |
| Single Male/Father | 938 (4.2%) | 3.61 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,357 (10.5%) | 3.37 |
| Non-family | 9,187 (41.1%) | 1.17 |
| Total Households | 22,358 (100.0%) | 2.35 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Saline County
Out of a total of 22,358 households in Saline County, 13,171 (58.9%) are family households, while 9,187 (41.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,383, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,036.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 8,036 (35.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 6,383 (28.5%) | 1,071 (4.8%) |
| 3-Person Households | 2,907 (13.0%) | 39 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 2,271 (10.2%) | 11 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,022 (4.6%) | 12 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 448 (2.0%) | 18 (0.1%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 140 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 13,171 (58.9%) | 9,187 (41.1%) |
Female Fertility in Saline County
Fertility by Age in Saline County
Average fertility rate in Saline County is 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 123.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.2% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 28 (3.5%) | 15.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 570 (71.2%) | 123.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 203 (25.3%) | 41.0 |
| Total | 801 (100.0%) | 70.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Saline County
56.9% of women with births (801) in Saline County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 53.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 17.9% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 23 (82.1%) | 5 (17.9%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 267 (46.8%) | 303 (53.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 166 (81.8%) | 37 (18.2%) |
| Total | 456 (56.9%) | 345 (43.1%) |
Fertility by Education in Saline County
Average fertility rate in Saline County is 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 149.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 35.6% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 29 (3.6%) | 16.0 |
| High School Diploma | 285 (35.6%) | 130.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 194 (24.2%) | 46.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 129 (16.1%) | 63.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 164 (20.5%) | 149.0 |
| Total | 801 (100.0%) | 70.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saline County
43.1% of women with births in Saline County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 135 (47.4%) | 150 (52.6%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 85 (43.8%) | 109 (56.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 72 (55.8%) | 57 (44.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 164 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 456 (56.9%) | 345 (43.1%) |
Income in Saline County
Income Overview in Saline County
Per Capita Income in Saline County is $32,504, while median incomes of families and households are $80,232 and $59,887 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 54,160 | $32,504 |
| Median Family Income | 13,171 | $80,232 |
| Mean Family Income | 13,171 | $97,778 |
| Median Household Income | 22,358 | $59,887 |
| Mean Household Income | 22,358 | $76,189 |
| Income Deficit | 13,171 | $9,741 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 54,160 | 24.12% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 54,160 | 75.88¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 54,160 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Saline County
Average Earnings in Saline County are $35,090, $40,942 for men and $31,066 for women, a difference of 24.1%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 15,856 (52.5%) | $40,942 |
| Female | 14,320 (47.4%) | $31,066 |
| Total | 30,176 (100.0%) | $35,090 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saline County
The most common earnings brackets in Saline County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,833 | 11.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,377 | 9.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 574 (3.6%) | 911 (6.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 621 (3.9%) | 682 (4.8%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 535 (3.4%) | 536 (3.7%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 493 (3.1%) | 369 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 355 (2.2%) | 761 (5.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 391 (2.5%) | 677 (4.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 308 (1.9%) | 665 (4.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 298 (1.9%) | 349 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 756 (4.8%) | 287 (2.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 428 (2.7%) | 355 (2.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,009 (6.4%) | 1,377 (9.6%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 949 (6.0%) | 1,357 (9.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,015 (6.4%) | 1,085 (7.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,005 (6.3%) | 779 (5.4%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 1,065 (6.7%) | 540 (3.8%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 538 (3.4%) | 623 (4.3%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,435 (9.0%) | 1,180 (8.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 899 (5.7%) | 845 (5.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,833 (11.6%) | 595 (4.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,349 (8.5%) | 347 (2.4%) |
| Total | 15,856 (100.0%) | 14,320 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saline County
Average earnings in Saline County are $46,284 for men and $34,543 for women, a difference of 25.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,011, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,235. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,060, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,075.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $37,235 | $26,075 |
| High School Diploma | $45,343 | $27,834 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $41,002 | $32,701 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,193 | $46,335 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,011 | $58,060 |
| Total | $46,284 | $34,543 |
Family Income in Saline County
Family Income Brackets in Saline County
According to the Saline County family income data, there are 3,108 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 211 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 211 | 1.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 356 | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 461 | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 553 | 4.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,264 | 9.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,108 | 23.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,305 | 17.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,977 | 22.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,251 | 9.5% |
| $200,000+ | 698 | 5.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saline County
5-person families (908 | 6.9%) account for the highest median family income in Saline County with $84,394 per family, while 2-person families (6,779 | 51.5%) have the highest median income of $40,084 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 6,779 (51.5%) | $80,168 |
| 3-Person Families | 2,774 (21.1%) | $79,395 |
| 4-Person Families | 2,241 (17.0%) | $84,236 |
| 5-Person Families | 908 (6.9%) | $84,394 |
| 6-Person Families | 387 (2.9%) | $71,322 |
| 7+ Person Families | 82 (0.6%) | $0 |
| Total | 13,171 (100.0%) | $80,232 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Saline County
The median family income in Saline County is $80,232, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,095) having the highest median family income of $114,174, while families with 1 earner (3,939) have the lowest median family income of $55,810, accounting for 8.3% and 29.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,627 (12.3%) | $61,038 |
| 1 Earner | 3,939 (29.9%) | $55,810 |
| 2 Earners | 6,510 (49.4%) | $93,895 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,095 (8.3%) | $114,174 |
| Total | 13,171 (100.0%) | $80,232 |
Household Income in Saline County
Household Income Brackets in Saline County
With 4,539 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Saline County, accounting for 20.3% of all households. In contrast, only 805 households (3.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,140 | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,341 | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,900 | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,900 | 8.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,862 | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,539 | 20.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,996 | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,331 | 14.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,520 | 6.8% |
| $200,000+ | 805 | 3.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Saline County
The median household income in Saline County is $59,887, with the highest median household income of $69,483 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,272 households (37.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,554, with 1,320 households (5.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 1,320 (5.9%) | $29,554 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 6,794 (30.4%) | $66,852 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 8,272 (37.0%) | $69,483 |
| 65+ Years | 5,972 (26.7%) | $50,101 |
| Total | 22,358 (100.0%) | $59,887 |
Poverty in Saline County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saline County
With 10.4% poverty level for males and 13.5% for females among the residents of Saline County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 122 males (37.1%) and 507 females (25.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 182 (10.7%) | 112 (7.9%) |
| 5 Years | 122 (37.1%) | 43 (13.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 249 (10.2%) | 489 (23.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 75 (10.2%) | 136 (12.4%) |
| 15 Years | 37 (8.1%) | 49 (15.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 46 (8.2%) | 66 (9.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 370 (15.8%) | 507 (25.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 175 (5.6%) | 519 (16.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 448 (13.3%) | 295 (9.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 344 (11.2%) | 227 (7.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 295 (8.0%) | 406 (10.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 126 (4.8%) | 285 (10.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 239 (14.1%) | 451 (18.6%) |
| Total | 2,708 (10.4%) | 3,585 (13.5%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Saline County
According to the poverty statistics in Saline County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.2% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,520 (89.3%) | 1,299 (92.1%) |
| 5 Years | 207 (62.9%) | 281 (86.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 2,181 (89.7%) | 1,575 (76.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 659 (89.8%) | 959 (87.6%) |
| 15 Years | 418 (91.9%) | 263 (84.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 516 (91.8%) | 662 (90.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,977 (84.2%) | 1,497 (74.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,943 (94.4%) | 2,637 (83.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,926 (86.7%) | 2,861 (90.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,730 (88.8%) | 2,969 (92.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,401 (92.0%) | 3,399 (89.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,503 (95.2%) | 2,552 (89.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,454 (85.9%) | 1,972 (81.4%) |
| Total | 23,435 (89.6%) | 22,926 (86.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Saline County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Saline County show that 3.5% or 343 of the total 9,876 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.1%, comprising of 66 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 5,998 (97.6%) | 150 (2.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2,851 (95.7%) | 127 (4.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 657 (90.9%) | 66 (9.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9,533 (96.5%) | 343 (3.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saline County
According to the poverty data in Saline County, 9.6% or 90 single-father households and 25.8% or 608 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (39.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 212 households (65.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 13 (3.8%) | 43 (7.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 38 (7.6%) | 316 (22.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 39 (39.8%) | 212 (65.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (60.7%) |
| Total | 90 (9.6%) | 608 (25.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Saline County
The poverty data for Saline County shows that 343 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 698 of the single-parent households (21.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 66 households (9.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 household (60.7%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 150 (2.4%) | 56 (6.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 127 (4.3%) | 354 (18.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 66 (9.1%) | 251 (59.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (60.7%) |
| Total | 343 (3.5%) | 698 (21.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Saline County
Employment by Class of Employer in Saline County
Among the 26,767 employed individuals in Saline County, private company employees (17,382 | 64.9%), not-for-profit organizations (2,718 | 10.2%), and local government employees (2,261 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 17,382 | 64.9% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 922 | 3.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,540 | 5.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 2,718 | 10.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 2,261 | 8.5% |
| State Government Employees | 1,298 | 4.9% |
| Federal Government Employees | 611 | 2.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 35 | 0.1% |
| Total | 26,767 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Saline County
According to the labor force statistics for Saline County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (43,121), 66.6% or 28,719 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 1,034 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.6% or 2,707 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.6% or 192 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 1,527 (51.8%) | 192 (12.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,883 (84.2%) | 274 (9.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,925 (88.0%) | 29 (1.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,707 (89.6%) | 173 (6.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,551 (84.4%) | 117 (2.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 5,245 (83.1%) | 89 (1.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,913 (82.3%) | 15 (0.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 3,016 (75.6%) | 139 (4.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,705 (30.8%) | 3 (0.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 240 (5.4%) | 3 (1.3%) |
| Total | 28,719 (66.6%) | 1,034 (3.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saline County
According to labor force statistics for Saline County, 83.5% of individuals (22,348) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (26,764) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 559 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 85.7% or 8,251 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.8% or 150 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,392 (78.4%) | 192 (10.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 5,735 (80.3%) | 271 (3.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 8,251 (85.7%) | 212 (2.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 6,969 (84.8%) | 16 (0.2%) |
| Total | 22,348 (83.5%) | 669 (2.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Saline County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saline County are Community & Social Service (3,461 | 12.5%), Education Instruction & Library (2,331 | 8.4%), Management (1,845 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,835 | 6.6%), and Health Technologists (1,387 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saline County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (95.7%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (71.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.1%), Health Technologists (74.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 1,169 (63.4%) | 676 (36.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 358 (40.7%) | 521 (59.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 779 (69.8%) | 337 (30.2%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 177 (59.4%) | 121 (40.6%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 445 (95.7%) | 20 (4.3%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 157 (44.5%) | 196 (55.5%) |
| Community & Social Service | 1,126 (32.5%) | 2,335 (67.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 206 (29.8%) | 486 (70.2%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 48 (53.3%) | 42 (46.7%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 625 (26.8%) | 1,706 (73.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 247 (71.0%) | 101 (29.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 456 (24.8%) | 1,379 (75.1%) |
| Health Technologists | 355 (25.6%) | 1,032 (74.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,888 (42.6%) | 5,248 (57.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 14,231 (51.5%) | 13,418 (48.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Saline County are Food Preparation & Serving (2,084 | 7.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (993 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (931 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (797 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (455 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Saline County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.9%), Security & Protection (82.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.6%), Personal Care & Service (89.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 78 (8.4%) | 853 (91.6%) |
| Security & Protection | 374 (82.2%) | 81 (17.8%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 231 (76.7%) | 70 (23.3%) |
| Law Enforcement | 143 (92.9%) | 11 (7.1%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 1,031 (49.5%) | 1,053 (50.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 651 (65.6%) | 342 (34.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 81 (10.2%) | 716 (89.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,215 (42.1%) | 3,045 (57.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 14,231 (51.5%) | 13,418 (48.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Saline County are Office & Administration (3,315 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (2,717 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 1,400 (51.5%) | 1,317 (48.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 578 (17.4%) | 2,737 (82.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,978 (32.8%) | 4,054 (67.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 14,231 (51.5%) | 13,418 (48.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Saline County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,351 | 4.9%), Construction & Extraction (851 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (135 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 111 (82.2%) | 24 (17.8%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 830 (97.5%) | 21 (2.5%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,280 (94.7%) | 71 (5.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,221 (95.0%) | 116 (5.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 14,231 (51.5%) | 13,418 (48.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Saline County are Production (2,207 | 8.0%), Material Moving (1,775 | 6.4%), and Transportation (902 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,853 (84.0%) | 354 (16.0%) |
| Transportation | 858 (95.1%) | 44 (4.9%) |
| Material Moving | 1,218 (68.6%) | 557 (31.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,929 (80.4%) | 955 (19.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 14,231 (51.5%) | 13,418 (48.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Saline County
Employment Industries in Saline County
The major employment industries in Saline County include Health Care & Social Assistance (4,628 | 16.7%), Manufacturing (4,256 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (3,240 | 11.7%), Educational Services (3,132 | 11.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,114 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Saline County
The Saline County industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Utilities (95.8%), and Construction (92.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.3%), Educational Services (72.0%), and Finance & Insurance (63.6%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 452 (81.0%) | 106 (19.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 68 (54.4%) | 57 (45.6%) |
| Construction | 1,150 (92.5%) | 93 (7.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 3,180 (74.7%) | 1,076 (25.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 468 (67.8%) | 222 (32.2%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,537 (47.4%) | 1,703 (52.6%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 826 (85.7%) | 138 (14.3%) |
| Utilities | 203 (95.8%) | 9 (4.3%) |
| Information | 228 (82.6%) | 48 (17.4%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 346 (36.4%) | 604 (63.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 186 (59.2%) | 128 (40.8%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 397 (45.2%) | 481 (54.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 777 (82.8%) | 162 (17.2%) |
| Educational Services | 876 (28.0%) | 2,256 (72.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 728 (15.7%) | 3,900 (84.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 330 (66.8%) | 164 (33.2%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 1,181 (55.9%) | 933 (44.1%) |
| Public Administration | 511 (48.8%) | 537 (51.2%) |
| Total | 14,231 (51.5%) | 13,418 (48.5%) |
Education in Saline County
School Enrollment in Saline County
The most common levels of schooling among the 12,523 students in Saline County are middle school (3,005 | 24.0%), high school (2,788 | 22.3%), and elementary school (2,730 | 21.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 773 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 568 | 4.5% |
| Elementary School | 2,730 | 21.8% |
| Middle School | 3,005 | 24.0% |
| High School | 2,788 | 22.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 2,289 | 18.3% |
| Graduate / Professional | 370 | 2.9% |
| Total | 12,523 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saline County
Out of a total of 12,523 students who are enrolled in schools in Saline County, 2,379 (19.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,144 (81.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 460 (42.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 449 (94.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 367 (66.2%) | 187 (33.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 2,766 (84.5%) | 506 (15.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 2,841 (83.1%) | 577 (16.9%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,884 (89.9%) | 211 (10.1%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 738 (71.9%) | 289 (28.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 616 (57.3%) | 460 (42.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 449 (94.3%) | 27 (5.7%) |
| 35 Years and over | 477 (78.8%) | 128 (21.2%) |
| Total | 10,144 (81.0%) | 2,379 (19.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Saline County
Business (2,068 | 18.1%), education (1,875 | 16.4%), science & technology (1,377 | 12.1%), arts & humanities (1,154 | 10.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (852 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 11,417 individuals in Saline County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 352 | 3.1% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 852 | 7.5% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 336 | 2.9% |
| Psychology | 779 | 6.8% |
| Social Sciences | 579 | 5.1% |
| Engineering | 530 | 4.6% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 55 | 0.5% |
| Science & Technology | 1,377 | 12.1% |
| Business | 2,068 | 18.1% |
| Education | 1,875 | 16.4% |
| Literature & Languages | 480 | 4.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 363 | 3.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 302 | 2.6% |
| Communications | 315 | 2.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1,154 | 10.1% |
| Total | 11,417 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Saline County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saline County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Saline County are males with 2 vehicles (5,380, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,038, making up 41.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 436 (3.2%) | 356 (2.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,306 (16.9%) | 2,810 (21.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 5,380 (39.4%) | 5,038 (39.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 3,675 (26.9%) | 2,990 (23.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 1,200 (8.8%) | 1,096 (8.5%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 657 (4.8%) | 562 (4.4%) |
| Total | 13,654 (100.0%) | 12,852 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Saline County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Saline County are 10 to 14 minutes (7,684 commuters, 30.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (5,700 commuters, 22.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (5,179 commuters, 20.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,233 | 4.9% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 5,700 | 22.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 7,684 | 30.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 5,179 | 20.4% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,606 | 6.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 927 | 3.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,359 | 5.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 218 | 0.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 448 | 1.8% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 353 | 1.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 379 | 1.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 250 | 1.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Saline County
The most common commute times in Saline County are 10 to 14 minutes (3,945 commuters, 29.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,739 commuters, 31.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 500 (3.7%) | 733 (6.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,783 (20.7%) | 2,917 (24.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,945 (29.4%) | 3,739 (31.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 3,048 (22.7%) | 2,131 (17.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 954 (7.1%) | 652 (5.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 229 (1.7%) | 698 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 936 (7.0%) | 423 (3.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 165 (1.2%) | 53 (0.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 340 (2.5%) | 108 (0.9%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 180 (1.3%) | 173 (1.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 192 (1.4%) | 187 (1.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 154 (1.1%) | 96 (0.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saline County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Saline County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,846, 21.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,818, 23.7%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 930 (6.9%) | 453 (3.8%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 543 (4.0%) | 246 (2.1%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 988 (7.4%) | 546 (4.6%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 770 (5.7%) | 336 (2.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,303 (9.7%) | 1,282 (10.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,703 (12.7%) | 1,432 (12.0%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 2,846 (21.2%) | 2,818 (23.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,081 (8.1%) | 1,197 (10.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 187 (1.4%) | 724 (6.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 548 (4.1%) | 684 (5.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 120 (0.9%) | 204 (1.7%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 134 (1.0%) | 69 (0.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 711 (5.3%) | 984 (8.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 1,562 (11.6%) | 935 (7.9%) |
| Total | 13,426 (100.0%) | 11,910 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Saline County
Occupancy by Ownership in Saline County
Of the total 22,358 dwellings in Saline County, owner-occupied units account for 15,055 (67.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,303 (32.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 15,055 | 67.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 7,303 | 32.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 22,358 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Saline County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 8,036 | 35.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 7,454 | 33.3% |
| 3-Person Household | 2,946 | 13.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 3,922 | 17.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 22,358 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saline County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 4,224 (52.6%) | 3,812 (47.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 5,951 (79.8%) | 1,503 (20.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 2,136 (72.5%) | 810 (27.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,744 (70.0%) | 1,178 (30.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 15,055 (67.3%) | 7,303 (32.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saline County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 608 (52.0%) | 561 (48.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,768 (61.9%) | 2,317 (38.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 5,635 (64.7%) | 3,076 (35.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 5,044 (78.9%) | 1,349 (21.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saline County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 4,268 | 19.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,846 | 17.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,469 | 15.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,803 | 21.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,302 | 14.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,769 | 7.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 901 | 4.0% |
| Total | 22,358 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Saline County
Median Income by Occupancy in Saline County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 15,055 (67.3%) | $75,915 |
| Renter-Occupied | 7,303 (32.7%) | $33,049 |
| Average | 22,358 (100.0%) | $59,887 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saline County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 288 (1.9%) | 535 (7.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 136 (0.9%) | 187 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 455 (3.0%) | 890 (12.2%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 181 (1.2%) | 477 (6.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 450 (3.0%) | 782 (10.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,011 (6.7%) | 896 (12.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,787 (11.9%) | 1,073 (14.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,079 (20.4%) | 1,459 (20.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,477 (16.5%) | 528 (7.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,959 (19.7%) | 374 (5.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 2,232 (14.8%) | 102 (1.4%) |
| Total | 15,055 (100.0%) | 7,303 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saline County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 620 (4.1%) | 394 (5.4%) |
| $300 to $499 | 2,296 (15.2%) | 239 (3.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 3,630 (24.1%) | 2,115 (29.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,518 (10.1%) | 1,862 (25.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 3,930 (26.1%) | 1,747 (23.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,746 (11.6%) | 230 (3.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 855 (5.7%) | 104 (1.4%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 155 (1.0%) | 20 (0.3%) |
| $3,000 or more | 305 (2.0%) | 45 (0.6%) |
| Total | 15,055 (100.0%) | 7,303 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Saline County
Housing Structures in Saline County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 16,828 | 75.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 1,525 | 6.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 969 | 4.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 596 | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 617 | 2.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,377 | 6.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 446 | 2.0% |
| Total | 22,358 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saline County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 13,960 (83.0%) | 2,868 (17.0%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 656 (43.0%) | 869 (57.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 16 (1.7%) | 953 (98.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 19 (3.2%) | 577 (96.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 20 (3.2%) | 597 (96.8%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 45 (3.3%) | 1,332 (96.7%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 339 (76.0%) | 107 (24.0%) |
| Total | 15,055 (67.3%) | 7,303 (32.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saline County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 21 (0.1%) | 126 (1.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 175 (1.2%) | 1,662 (22.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 3,958 (26.3%) | 3,597 (49.2%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 4,821 (32.0%) | 1,499 (20.5%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 6,080 (40.4%) | 419 (5.7%) |
| Total | 15,055 (100.0%) | 7,303 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saline County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 10,384 (69.0%) | 4,208 (57.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,391 (9.2%) | 371 (5.1%) |
| Electricity | 2,933 (19.5%) | 2,620 (35.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 15 (0.1%) | 46 (0.6%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (0.1%) |
| All other Fuels | 332 (2.2%) | 22 (0.3%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (0.4%) |
| Total | 15,055 (100.0%) | 7,303 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Saline County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 406 (2.7%) | 1,407 (19.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 3,609 (24.0%) | 3,311 (45.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 6,535 (43.4%) | 1,747 (23.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 4,505 (29.9%) | 838 (11.5%) |
| Total | 15,055 (100.0%) | 7,303 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Saline County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Saline County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 6,767 | 8,288 |
| Median Property Value | $159,600 | $163,200 |
| Median Household Income | $61,996 | $1,438 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $553 | $305 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,161 | $326 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saline County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 538 (8.0%) | 395 (4.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 1,201 (17.7%) | 1,301 (15.7%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 4,191 (61.9%) | 5,458 (65.8%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 628 (9.3%) | 988 (11.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 170 (2.5%) | 112 (1.3%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 26 (0.4%) | 27 (0.3%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 13 (0.2%) | 7 (0.1%) |
| Total | 6,767 (100.0%) | 8,288 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saline County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 338 (5.0%) | 25 (0.3%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 720 (10.6%) | 86 (1.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 605 (8.9%) | 366 (4.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,004 (14.8%) | 406 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,266 (18.7%) | 783 (9.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 921 (13.6%) | 1,813 (21.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,119 (16.5%) | 1,556 (18.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 794 (11.7%) | 1,840 (22.2%) |
| Total | 6,767 (100.0%) | 8,288 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Saline County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 2,802 (41.4%) | 83,577 (1,008.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 1,172 (17.3%) | 4,151 (50.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 620 (9.2%) | 2,202 (26.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 2,069 (30.6%) | 970 (11.7%) |
| Total | 6,767 (100.0%) | 8,288 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saline County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 733 (10.8%) | 22 (0.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,215 (17.9%) | 633 (7.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 4,646 (68.7%) | 1,564 (18.9%) |
| Total | 6,767 (100.0%) | 8,288 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Saline County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saline County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 3,745 (97.8%) | 85 (2.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 8,856 (94.4%) | 528 (5.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 3,978 (83.8%) | 767 (16.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 4,818 (85.2%) | 834 (14.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,769 (88.4%) | 755 (11.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 5,243 (83.7%) | 1,025 (16.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6,746 (89.9%) | 755 (10.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,396 (98.7%) | 70 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and older | 4,116 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 48,667 (91.0%) | 4,819 (9.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saline County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 3,745 (97.8%) | 85 (2.2%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 8,856 (94.4%) | 528 (5.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 3,978 (83.8%) | 767 (16.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saline County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 4,946 (81.8%) | 1,098 (18.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 7,794 (88.6%) | 1,000 (11.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,881 (88.7%) | 1,389 (11.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,679 (89.3%) | 799 (10.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 17,556 (97.8%) | 405 (2.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saline County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,481 (38.7%) | 2,399 (62.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,861 (30.5%) | 6,392 (68.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 408 (8.6%) | 3,640 (76.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,056 (18.7%) | 4,112 (72.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 847 (13.0%) | 5,143 (78.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 539 (8.6%) | 4,885 (77.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,205 (16.1%) | 5,945 (79.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,148 (94.2%) | 3,237 (59.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4,106 (99.8%) | 2,980 (72.4%) |
| Total | 17,651 (33.0%) | 38,733 (72.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saline County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 7 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 573 (12.5%) | 169 (3.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 504 (8.6%) | 617 (11.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,574 (15.5%) | 1,399 (13.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 661 (25.1%) | 823 (29.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 944 (55.8%) | 1,317 (54.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Saline County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 7 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 65 (1.4%) | 21 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 76 (1.3%) | 210 (3.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 505 (5.0%) | 135 (1.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 449 (17.1%) | 208 (7.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 582 (34.4%) | 657 (27.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 81 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 136 (2.3%) | 58 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 179 (1.8%) | 242 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 75 (2.9%) | 226 (8.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 165 (9.8%) | 101 (4.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 460 (10.1%) | 115 (2.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 294 (5.0%) | 367 (6.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 712 (7.0%) | 584 (5.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 79 (3.0%) | 147 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 220 (13.0%) | 590 (24.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 24 (0.5%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1 (0.0%) | 162 (3.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 703 (6.9%) | 767 (7.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 235 (8.9%) | 428 (15.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 565 (33.4%) | 758 (31.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 98 (2.1%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 70 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 221 (2.2%) | 131 (1.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (0.3%) | 108 (3.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 202 (11.9%) | 281 (11.6%) |
Technology Access in Saline County
Computing Device Access in Saline County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 16,617 | 74.3% |
| Smartphone | 19,496 | 87.2% |
| Tablet | 13,222 | 59.1% |
| No Computing Device | 1,617 | 7.2% |
| Total | 22,358 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Saline County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 64 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 15,188 | 67.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 2,976 | 13.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,661 | 7.4% |
| No Internet | 2,916 | 13.0% |
| Total | 22,358 | 100.0% |
Saline County Summary
Saline County, Kansas is located in the north-central part of the state and is bordered by Ottawa County to the north, Lincoln County to the east, Ellsworth County to the south, and McPherson County to the west. The county seat is Salina, which is also the largest city in the county. Saline County is part of the Salina, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Saline County covers an area of 845 square miles and is located in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains. The county is mostly flat with some rolling hills and is drained by the Saline River and its tributaries. The county is mostly covered in grassland, with some cropland and wooded areas. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 1,890 feet.
Climate
Saline County has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, with an average high of 79°F in July and an average low of 28°F in January. The average annual precipitation is about 28 inches, with the majority of it falling in the spring and summer months.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Saline County had a population of 55,606. The racial makeup of the county was 90.2% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% from two or more races. The median household income was $45,945 and the median family income was $54,945.
Economy
The economy of Saline County is largely based on agriculture, with wheat, corn, and soybeans being the main crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Schwan's Food Company, which produces frozen foods, and Cessna Aircraft Company, which manufactures aircraft. The county also has a growing tourism industry, with attractions such as the Rolling Hills Zoo and the Smoky Hill Museum.
History
Saline County was established in 1855 and was named after the Saline River, which runs through the county. The county was originally inhabited by the Kansa and Osage Native American tribes. The first settlers arrived in the area in the late 1850s and the county was officially organized in 1859.
During the Civil War, Saline County was a major center of activity, with several battles taking place in the area. After the war, the county experienced a period of growth and development, with the establishment of several towns and the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Saline County was a major center of agriculture, with wheat, corn, and soybeans being the main crops. The county also experienced a period of industrial growth, with the establishment of several manufacturing companies.
Today, Saline County is a largely rural area, with agriculture and manufacturing being the main sources of employment. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Rolling Hills Zoo and the Smoky Hill Museum.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Saline County?
Total Population of Saline County is 54,160.
What is the Total Male Population of Saline County?
Total Male Population of Saline County is 26,987.
What is the Total Female Population of Saline County?
Total Female Population of Saline County is 27,173.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Saline County?
There are 99.32 Males per 100 Females in Saline County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Saline County?
There are 100.69 Females per 100 Males in Saline County.
What is the Median Population Age in Saline County?
Median Population Age in Saline County is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Saline County
Average Family Size in Saline County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Saline County
Average Household Size in Saline County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Saline County?
Per Capita income in Saline County is $32,504.
What is the Median Family Income in Saline County?
Median Family Income in Saline County is $80,232.
What is the Median Household income in Saline County?
Median Household Income in Saline County is $59,887.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Saline County?
Income or Wage Gap in Saline County is 24.1%.
Women in Saline County earn 75.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Saline County?
Family Income Deficit in Saline County is $9,741.
Families that are below poverty line in Saline County earn $9,741 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Saline County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Saline County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Saline County?
There are 28,719 People in the Labor Forcein in Saline County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Saline County?
66.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Saline County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Saline County?
Unemployment Rate in Saline County is 3.6%.