Salinas, CA cityscape

93905

Salinas, CA

Total Population
63,121
Median Household Income
$68,795
Median Home Value
$513,300
Median Rent
$1,698

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$68,795
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$513,300
101.4% above state median
Rent
$1,698
100% above state median
Median Age
28.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Salinas, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 28.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 19.3% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$68,795
-8.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 4.56 people

Total Households
13,787
Family Households
51.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
29.8%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
29.8%
#3 Industry
Finance
8.1%
Total Employed Residents:25,789

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.7%
154 workers
Public Transit
0.9%
210 workers
Total Commuting Workers:23,578
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.3%
24,797 employed
Labor Force
26,320
1,496 unemployed
Median Age
28.6 years
Per Capita Income
$18,903
Poverty Rate
19.3%

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