Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Salida, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,861

Median Agei

44.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%4,796

Hispanic/Latino

10.3%605

Two or More

6.9%407

Asian

0.7%42

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%124

High School Diploma

18.6%816

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%189

Some College (1+ yr)

10%439

Associate's Degree

4.9%214

Bachelor's Degree

32.9%1,446

Master's Degree

14.9%652

Professional Degree

4.7%206

Doctorate

1%43

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

53.5%

Graduate+

20.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$648,500

Median Renti

$1,292

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.4%1,781

Renter-Occupied

36.6%1,030

Total Units

3,131

Homeownership

63.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%58

$50K–$100K

1.1%20

$100K–$150K

1.1%19

$150K–$200K

0.8%14

$200K–$300K

5.7%101

$300K–$500K

17%303

$500K–$1M

54.7%975

$1M+

16.3%291

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

357

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

229

$2,000+

207

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%92

2010–2019

22.5%705

2000–2009

9.7%305

1990–1999

4.6%144

1980–1989

4.4%137

1970–1979

7.7%242

1960–1969

2.3%71

1950–1959

6.7%211

1940–1949

2.9%92

1939 or earlier

36.2%1,132

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.9%1,908

Electricity

25.9%727

Wood

3.2%91

Bottled/LP Gas

3%85

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,045

Mean Household Incomei

$100,066

Per Capita Incomei

$49,277

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

3,343

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%159

$10K–$15K

2.7%75

$15K–$20K

4.2%117

$20K–$25K

1.1%31

$25K–$30K

5%140

$30K–$35K

4.3%121

$35K–$40K

3.8%108

$40K–$45K

1.7%49

$45K–$50K

7.5%212

$50K–$60K

6.9%193

$60K–$75K

11.3%319

$75K–$100K

10.5%296

$100K–$125K

6%169

$125K–$150K

8.8%246

$150K–$200K

9.6%271

$200K+

10.9%305

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$396/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

49 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes98% occupied$420/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers31 homes77% occupied$358/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,045/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

83.4%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

16.6%

Who Receives This Housing

73.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.6% of subsidized households are minority

44.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

74.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

941.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,225

Avg. Commutei

16.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,290

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

346(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured