Saline County, MO

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    2024 Population
    23,231
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.3
    0.282% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.4%
    12% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,931
    2.41% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $150,500
    7.81% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    10,623
    2.84% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Saline County, MO 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.

    96.2% of the residents in Saline County, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Saline County, MO are Missouri Valley College (229 degrees awarded in 2024) and Saline County Career Center (20 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Saline County, MO was $150,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

    Most people in Saline County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Saline County, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Saline County, MO is home to a population of 23.2k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.84% of Saline County, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.36k people).

    In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.5k people) in Saline County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.2% of Saline County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Saline County, MO was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saline County, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      17.5k ± 63
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.14k ± 208
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      1.05k ± 295
    12.6%
    Hispanic Population
    2.93k people

    In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.5k people) in Saline County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.6% of the people in Saline County, MO are hispanic (2.93k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Saline County, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.84%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.36k people
    6.07%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.41k people

    As of 2024, 5.84% of Saline County, MO residents (1.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saline County, MO was 6.07%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      325 ± 75
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      295 ± 124
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      112 ± 68

    Saline County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.9% of the population of Saline County, MO has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.836% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Saline County, MO see 1,941 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,941 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2556 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 698 patients per year.

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

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,941 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Saline County, MO

    Primary care physicians in Saline County, MO see an average of 1,941 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,941 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.08%
    Uninsured
    50.2%
    Employer Coverage
    16.7%
    Medicaid
    14.1%
    Medicare
    10.1%
    Non-Group
    0.836%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saline County, MO grew by 3.73% from 7.78% to 8.08%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.79 in Saline County, MO.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.1% in Saline County, MO.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.1% in Saline County, MO.

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    Economy

    The economy of Saline County, MO employs 10.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Saline County, MO were Manufacturing (2,091 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,225 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,194 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,991), Transportation & Warehousing ($75,333), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,083).

    Employment

    Occupations

    10.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 662
    −2.84%
    1 Year decline
    ± 9.13%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Saline County, MO declined at a rate of −2.84%, from 10.9k employees to 10.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saline County, MO, are Production Occupations (1,414 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,172 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,027 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saline County, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    10.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 662
    −2.84%
    1 Year decline
    ± 9.13%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Saline County, MO declined at a rate of −2.84%, from 10.9k employees to 10.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saline County, MO, are Manufacturing (2,091 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,225 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,194 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saline County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Saline County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,538
    Median earning men ± $1,802
    $31,401
    Median earning women ± $1,835

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,625), Wholesale Trade ($57,396), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,101).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,250), Public Administration ($42,670), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,417).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% 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 11.8%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 44
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 34
      Finance and Insurance
    3. 30
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $111k
      Manufacturing
    2. $52.1k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $25.3k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Saline County, MO awarded 249 degrees. The student population of Saline County, MO in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 966 male students and 827 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Saline County, MO are White (114 and 62.6%), Black or African American (28 and 15.4%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 11%), and Unknown (7 and 3.85%).

    The largest universities in Saline County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri Valley College (229 and 92%) and Saline County Career Center (20 and 8.03%).

    The most popular majors in Saline County, MO are General Business Administration & Management (34 and 13.7%), General Psychology (20 and 8.03%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (20 and 8.03%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $22,000.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Saline County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,793 (53.9% men and 46.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,793 students enrolled in Saline County, MO, 53.9% men and 46.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 758 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      34 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      20 degrees awarded
    3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Saline County, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 34 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Saline County, MO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Missouri Valley College
      229 degrees awarded
    2. Saline County Career Center
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri Valley College with 229 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 127 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saline County, MO, which is 1.04 times more than the 122 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 114 degrees mean that there were 4.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 28 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Saline County, MO was $150,500 in 2024, which is 0.452 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $139,600 to $150,500, a 7.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Saline County, MO is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Saline County, MO have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saline County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saline County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.9%.

    Housing

    Property

    $150,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,017
    $5,622
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$407

    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 Saline County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.8% of the housing units in Saline County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $57,931
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,575
    8.05k
    Number of Households
    ± 551

    In 2024, the median household income of the 8.05k households in Saline County, MO grew to $57,931 from the previous year's value of $56,566.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Saline County, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80%)
    2. Carpooled (10.6%)
    3. Walked (4.16%)

    In 2024, 80% of workers in Saline County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who walked to work (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.

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    Commute Time

    17.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Saline County, MO have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Saline County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saline County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.9%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saline County, MO (3.56k out of 21.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saline County, MO 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 21.6% of the children was living in poverty in Saline County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 199 in Saline County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 25% per 100,000 population.

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