Salina City PUMA, KS

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2020 Population

143,634

0.735% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.6

0.726% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.3%

6.9% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,849

0.627% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$115,200

3.97% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

66,976

0.131% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Salina City PUMA, KS had a population of 144k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $51,849. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Salina City PUMA, KS declined from 144,697 to 143,634, a −0.735% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,526 to $51,849, a 0.627% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salina City PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%).

4.65% of the households in Salina City PUMA, KS 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.

98.6% of the residents in Salina City PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are Cloud County Community College (448 degrees awarded in 2021), North Central Kansas Technical College (435 degrees), and Salina Area Technical College (409 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Salina City PUMA, KS was $115,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Salina City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Salina City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Salina City PUMA, KS borders Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, Manhattan City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City), Osage, Jackson, Brown & Wabaunsee Counties PUMA, KS, Emporia City PUMA, KS, Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, and Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Salina City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 144k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.76% of Salina City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.97k people).

In 2020, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Salina City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.37k White (Hispanic) and 3.58k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Salina City PUMA, KS are Spanish (3,958 households), German (422 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (365 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,024

Women

49.4%

72,665

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 143,689 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.6% of Salina City PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Salina City PUMA, KS was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salina City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salina City PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
126k ± 72
White (Hispanic)
6.37k ± 518
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.58k ± 375

6.51%

Hispanic Population

9.35k people

6.51% of the people in Salina City PUMA, KS are hispanic (9.35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salina City PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,366 ± 903 people
Korea
169 ± 319 people
Germany
165 ± 315 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Salina City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 1,366 Salina City PUMA, KS residents, followed by Korea with 169 and Germany with 165.

Foreign-Born Population

2.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.97k people

3.17%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.59k people

As of 2020, 2.76% of Salina City PUMA, KS residents (3.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salina City PUMA, KS was 3.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,958 households (2.94%)
German
422 households (0.313%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
365 households (0.271%)

4.65% of the households in Salina City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Salina City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 2.94% of the households in Salina City PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,028 ± 317
Gulf War (2001-)
2,383 ± 305
Gulf War (1990s)
1,212 ± 213

Salina City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salina City PUMA, KS employs 67k people. The largest industries in Salina City PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (5,727 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,949 people), and Construction (3,826 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($252,876), Public finance activities ($126,789), and National security & international affairs ($117,813).

Males in Salina City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,986. The income inequality in Salina City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.426, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,941

Women

47.7%

35,035

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Salina City PUMA, KS in 2020 was 66,976 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Salina City PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

67k

2020 Value

−0.131%

1 Year decline

± −0.131%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Salina City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.131%, from 67.1k employees to 67k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salina City PUMA, KS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,647 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,194 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,048 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salina City PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67k

2020 Value

−0.131%

1 Year decline

± −0.131%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Salina City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.131%, from 67.1k employees to 67k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salina City PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,727 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,949 people), and Construction (3,826 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salina City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Salina City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,543

Median earning men ± $832

$27,455

Median earning women ± $1,001

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,341), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,275), and Public Administration ($50,347).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($37,403), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,575), and Manufacturing ($33,445).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kansas.

$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 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 Salina City PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

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 Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 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 Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Salina City PUMA, KS awarded 1,516 degrees. The student population of Salina City PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,026 male students and 4,242 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salina City PUMA, KS are White (1,139 and 76.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (152 and 10.2%), Black or African American (56 and 3.76%), and Two or More Races (56 and 3.76%).

The largest universities in Salina City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Cloud County Community College (448 and 29.6%), North Central Kansas Technical College (435 and 28.7%), and Salina Area Technical College (409 and 27%).

The most popular majors in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (377 and 24.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (205 and 13.5%), and Medication Aide (97 and 6.4%).

The median tuition cost in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $31,020.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Salina City PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,268 (48.7% men and 51.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,268 students enrolled in Salina City PUMA, KS, 48.7% men and 51.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,110 records, of which 51.9% were women and 48.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
82 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
25 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
205 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was Registered Nursing with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cloud County Community College
448 degrees awarded
North Central Kansas Technical College
435 degrees awarded
Salina Area Technical College
409 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cloud County Community College with 448 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 631 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salina City PUMA, KS, which is 0.713 times less than the 885 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,139 degrees mean that there were 7.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 152 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,020) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,499) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.462% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.26% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Salina City PUMA, KS in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (37.3k), Some college (29.5k), and Bachelors Degree (17k).

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 Salina City PUMA, KS was $115,200 in 2020, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $110,800 to $115,200, a 3.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Salina City PUMA, KS is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Salina City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salina City PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Salina City PUMA, KS is $51,849. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Salina City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $115,815, followed by Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $92,093 and $90,916.

Housing

Property

$115,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,636

$43,119

Median Property Taxes

±$1,211

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 Salina City PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Salina City PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2020

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71.3% of the housing units in Salina City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Salina City PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salina City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $115,815, followed by Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $92,093 and $90,916.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Salina City PUMA, KS 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.

$51,849

Median Household Income

± $927

60.5k

Number of Households

± 1,435

In 2020, the median household income of the 60.5k households in Salina City PUMA, KS grew to $51,849 from the previous year's value of $51,526.

The following chart displays the households in Salina City PUMA, KS 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

0.426

2020 Wage GINI in Salina City PUMA, KS

0.415

2019 Wage GINI in Salina City PUMA, KS

In 2020, the income inequality in Salina City PUMA, KS was 0.426 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.67% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Salina City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Salina City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Salina City PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (8.62%)
Worked At Home (5.18%)

In 2020, 81.2% of workers in Salina City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.62%) and those who worked at home (5.18%).

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

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salina City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Salina City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Salina City PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salina City PUMA, KS (14.3k out of 139k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

91.9% of the population of Salina City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 2.67% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

1,271 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.07%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

2.67%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salina City PUMA, KS grew by 6.92% from 7.55% to 8.07%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salina City PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.