Salina micropolitan area, Kansas
micropolitan statistical area in Kansas, United States
The Salina, Kansas micropolitan area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, consists of two counties in Kansas, anchored by the city of Salina.
As of the 2010 census, this micropolitan statistical area (MSA) had a population of 61,697. A July 1, 2012 estimate was 62,060.
Counties
Saline
Ottawa
Communities
Population more than 40,000
Salina (principal city)
Population 1,000 to 5,000
Minneapolis
Solomon (partial)
Population 500 to 1,000
Bennington
Population less than 500
Assaria
Brookville
Culver
Delphos
Gypsum
New Cambria
Smolan
Tescott
Unincorporated
Bavaria
Bridgeport
Falun
Hedville
Kipp
Mentor
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, the MSA had 59,760 people, 23,866 households, and 15,930 families. The racial makeup was 90.04% White, 2.83% African American, 0.51% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.02% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.54% of the population.
The median income for a household was $37,659, and the median income for a family was $46,198. Males had a median income of $31,135 and $21,714 for females. The per capita income was $18,368.
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