Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado
Salida is a city in Chaffee County, Colorado, with 5,666 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,083 ft (2,159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Smeltertown, 1.6 miles N.
- 5,666residents (2020 Census)
- 7,083 ftelevation · 2,159 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 1,975 / sq mipopulation density
- 81242ZIP code
About Salida
Salida ( sə-LY-də; Spanish pronunciation: [saˈliða], 'exit') is the statutory city that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. The population was 5,666 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Salida
- Median household income
- $70,045
- Median home value
- $648,500
- Median rent
- $1,292/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Salida had 5,666 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,666 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,975 per sq mi (763 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salida at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Chaffee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,666 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.87 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,083 ft (2,159 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5301° N, 105.9984° W |
| ZIP code | 81242 |
| Official website | cityofsalida.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0867280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salida
- Smeltertown1.6 mi N
- Poncha Springs4.0 mi W
- Howard11.8 mi SE
- Maysville11.9 mi W
- Coaldale15.7 mi SE
- Nathrop15.7 mi N
- Garfield15.8 mi W
- Bonanza17.9 mi SW
- Cotopaxi20.1 mi SE
- Johnson Village20.3 mi N
- Buena Vista22.1 mi N
- Guffey30.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Salida
What county is Salida in?
Salida is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the population of Salida, CO?
5,666 people lived in Salida at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salida, CO?
The ZIP code of Salida is 81242.
What is the elevation of Salida?
7,083 feet (2,159 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salida?
Smeltertown (1.6 mi), Poncha Springs (4.0 mi), Howard (11.8 mi), Maysville (11.9 mi), Coaldale (15.7 mi).
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