Salina
City in Saline County, Kansas
Salina is a city in Saline County, Kansas, with 46,889 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,224 ft (373 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mentor, 4.9 miles S.
- 46,889residents (2020 Census)
- 1,224 ftelevation · 373 m
- 26.6 sq miland area · 68.8 km²
- 1,764 / sq mipopulation density
- 67401ZIP code
About Salina
Salina is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,889.
In the early 1800s, the Kanza tribal land in Indian Territory reached eastward from the middle of what became the Kansas Territory. In 1858, settlers from Lawrence founded the Salina Town Company with a wagon circle, under constant threat of High Plains tribal attacks from the west. It was named for the salty Saline River. Saline County was soon organized around this township, and in 1870, Salina incorporated as a city.
As the westernmost town on the Smoky Hill Trail, Salina boomed until the Civil War by establishing itself as a trading post for westbound immigrants, gold prospectors bound for Pikes Peak, and area American Indian tribes. It boomed again from the 1940s-1950s when the Smoky Hill Army Airfield was built for World War II strategic bombers.
It is now a micropolis and regional trade center for North Central Kansas. Its larger employers are Tony's Pizza, Exide Battery, Great Plains Manufacturing, and Asurion. Salina is home to Kansas Wesleyan University and KSU College of Technology and Aviation higher education institutions.
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Living in Salina
- Median household income
- $61,783
- Median home value
- $173,200
- Median rent
- $959/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Salina had 46,889 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 46,889 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,764 per sq mi (681 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salina at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Saline County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 46,889 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.57 sq mi (68.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8107° N, 97.6146° W |
| ZIP code | 67401 |
| Official website | salina-ks.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2062700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salina
- Mentor4.9 mi S
- Smolan6.3 mi SW
- New Cambria7.5 mi NE
- Bavaria7.6 mi W
- Kipp8.7 mi E
- Assaria9.0 mi S
- Falun11.9 mi SW
- Gypsum12.5 mi SE
- Bridgeport12.7 mi S
- Culver13.5 mi NW
- Brookville13.7 mi W
- Niles13.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salina
What county is Salina in?
Salina is in Saline County, Kansas.
What is the population of Salina, KS?
46,889 people lived in Salina at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salina, KS?
The ZIP code of Salina is 67401.
What is the elevation of Salina?
1,224 feet (373 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salina?
Mentor (4.9 mi), Smolan (6.3 mi), New Cambria (7.5 mi), Bavaria (7.6 mi), Kipp (8.7 mi).
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