Salida, CA

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2023 Population

14,457

2.64% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.9

6.27% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.52%

15% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$91,990

1.67% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$448,700

7.68% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

7,235

2.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Salida, CA had a population of 14.5k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $91,990. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Salida, CA declined from 14,849 to 14,457, a −2.64% decrease and its median household income grew from $90,476 to $91,990, a 1.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salida, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (33.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (22.2%), Other (Hispanic) (17.1%), White (Hispanic) (12.9%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.48%).

None of the households in Salida, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.2% of the residents in Salida, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salida, CA are San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto (409 degrees awarded in 2023) and Stellar Career College (30 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Salida, CA was $448,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.7%.

Most people in Salida, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Salida, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Salida, CA is home to a population of 14.5k people, from which 90.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 21.8% of Salida, CA residents were born outside of the country (3.15k people).

In 2023, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.82k people) in Salida, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.21k Two+ (Hispanic) and 2.47k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.2%

2023 Citizenship

90.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.2% of Salida, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Salida, CA was 90.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salida, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salida, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.82k ± 682
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.21k ± 1.21k
Other (Hispanic)
2.47k ± 743

53.9%

Hispanic Population

7.79k people

53.9% of the people in Salida, CA are hispanic (7.79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salida, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

21.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.15k people

19.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2023, 21.8% of Salida, CA residents (3.15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salida, CA was 19.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Salida, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
128 ± 80
Gulf War (1990s)
66 ± 69
Gulf War (2001-)
44 ± 61

Salida, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salida, CA employs 7.24k people. The largest industries in Salida, CA are Manufacturing (1,058 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (857 people), and Construction (747 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($92,250), Public Administration ($90,346), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,154).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.24k

2023 Value

± 761

−2.4%

1 Year decline

± 15.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Salida, CA declined at a rate of −2.4%, from 7.41k employees to 7.24k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salida, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (758 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (600 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (578 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salida, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.24k

2023 Value

± 761

−2.4%

1 Year decline

± 15.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Salida, CA declined at a rate of −2.4%, from 7.41k employees to 7.24k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salida, CA, are Manufacturing (1,058 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (857 people), and Construction (747 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salida, CA, though some of these residents may live in Salida, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,654

Median earning men ± $5,753

$37,362

Median earning women ± $11,650

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($82,083), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,167), and Construction ($64,410).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($106,944), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,313), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,197).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Salida, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Salida, CA awarded 439 degrees. The student population of Salida, CA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 325 male students and 315 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salida, CA are Hispanic or Latino (288 and 66.7%), followed by Asian (47 and 10.9%), White (47 and 10.9%), and Unknown (19 and 4.4%).

The largest universities in Salida, CA by number of degrees awarded are San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto (409 and 93.2%) and Stellar Career College (30 and 6.83%).

The most popular majors in Salida, CA are Electrician (155 and 35.3%), Medical Assistant (132 and 30.1%), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (67 and 15.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 640 students enrolled in Salida, CA, 50.8% men and 49.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 408 records, of which 50.7% were women and 49.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
137 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
109 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
66 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Salida, CA was Electrician with 137 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Salida, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
409 degrees awarded
Stellar Career College
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto with 409 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 242 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salida, CA, which is 1.23 times more than the 197 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 288 degrees mean that there were 6.13 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 47 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salida, CA was $448,700 in 2023, which is 1.48 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $416,700 to $448,700, a 7.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Salida, CA is 79.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Salida, CA have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salida, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$448,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,098

$3,455

Median Property Taxes

±$482

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salida, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Salida, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.7%

Homeownership

2023

71.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.7% of the housing units in Salida, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Salida, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 40

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Salida, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$91,990

Median Household Income

± $7,432

4.34k

Number of Households

± 645

In 2023, the median household income of the 4.34k households in Salida, CA grew to $91,990 from the previous year's value of $90,476.

The following chart displays the households in Salida, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salida, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Carpooled (9.59%)
Worked At Home (4.16%)

In 2023, 84.8% of workers in Salida, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.59%) and those who worked at home (4.16%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salida, CA have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.93% of the workforce in Salida, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Salida, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Salida, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Salida, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salida, CA (1.38k out of 14.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salida, CA is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.5% of the population of Salida, CA has health coverage, with 52.8% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 7.71% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.374% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Stanislaus County, CA see 1528 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.53% increase from the previous year (1505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1444 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 414 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,528 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stanislaus County, CA

Primary care physicians in Stanislaus County, CA see an average of 1,528 patients per year. This represents a 1.53% increase from the previous year (1,505 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Stanislaus County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 26.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.48%

Uninsured

52.8%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

7.71%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

0.374%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salida, CA declined by 56.4% from 5.69% to 2.48%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salida, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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