Demographics & People — Salida, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,457 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,700 |
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| Median Age | 35.3 |
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| Total Households | 4,337 |
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| Family Households | 3,638 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5712 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,689 |
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| Black or African American | 284 |
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| Asian | 997 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,794 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,824 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,956 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 7,331 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,223 |
| German | 1,331 |
| English | 1,039 |
| Portuguese | 666 |
| Irish | 560 |
| American | 383 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 372 |
Language
| English Only | 7,521 |
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| Spanish | 4,822 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,587 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 406 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,768 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Salida, California.
