Salton City
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California
Salton City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Imperial County, California, with 5,155 residents (2020 Census). It sits at -125 ft (-38 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salton Sea Beach, 6.0 miles NW.
- 5,155residents (2020 Census)
- -125 ftelevation · -38 m
- 21.4 sq miland area · 55.5 km²
- 240 / sq mipopulation density
- 92275ZIP code
About Salton City
Salton City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California. It is the largest Imperial County development on the Salton Sea coast. It is part of the El Centro, California Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2020 census reported a population of 5,155, up from 3,763 at the 2010 census and 978 in 2000.
Although planned and developed as a large resort community with an extensive road, water, sewer and power grid capable of supporting 40,000 residents on 12,000 residential lots, demand for property in Salton City fell drastically short of the planners' expectations. According to the 2010 census, 81% of the surveyed lots in Salton City remain undeveloped, and 38% of the habitable residences in Salton City are unoccupied. Despite Salton City's higher population compared to nearby Salton Sea communities such as Bombay Beach and Desert Shores, the eerie, mostly-abandoned appearance of the area has led some to call it a modern ghost town.
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Living in Salton City
- Median household income
- $47,827
- Median home value
- $200,600
- Median rent
- $1,372/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Salton City had 5,155 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,155 |
|---|---|
| Density | 240 per sq mi (93 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salton City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Imperial County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,155 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.44 sq mi (55.5 km²) |
| Elevation | -125 ft (-38 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2994° N, 115.9609° W |
| ZIP code | 92275 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0664294 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salton City
- Salton Sea Beach6.0 mi NW
- Desert Shores8.5 mi NW
- Bombay Beach14.1 mi E
- North Shore15.1 mi N
- Oasis18.4 mi NW
- Mecca20.1 mi N
- Borrego Springs23.2 mi W
- Thermal24.6 mi NW
- Niland26.1 mi E
- Vista Santa Rosa26.4 mi NW
- Westmorland26.6 mi SE
- Calipatria28.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Salton City
What county is Salton City in?
Salton City is in Imperial County, California.
What is the population of Salton City, CA?
5,155 people lived in Salton City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salton City, CA?
The ZIP code of Salton City is 92275.
What is the elevation of Salton City?
-125 feet (-38 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salton City?
Salton Sea Beach (6.0 mi), Desert Shores (8.5 mi), Bombay Beach (14.1 mi), North Shore (15.1 mi), Oasis (18.4 mi).
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