Demographics in Salinas, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Salinas?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

161,993

Male

82,125

50.7%

Female

79,868

49.3%

Median Age

32.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

21.8%

Black

1.4%

Hispanic

80.3%

Asian

5.7%

Two or More

12.3%

Other

57.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

9.3%

High School or Higher

23.4%

Foreign Born

36.3%

Veterans

2.0%

Married

33.0%

Avg Household Size

3.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Salinas, CA has a population of 161,993 with a median age of 32.1. The racial makeup is 21.8% White, 80.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 5.7% Asian. About 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 36.3%.