Salado, TX Demographics

A map of Salado's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,794	2,005	80.6%	83.8%
Hispanic	311	242	14.0%	10.1%
Multiracial	58	93	2.6%	3.9%
Native American/Other	39	20	1.8%	0.8%
Asian	18	13	0.8%	0.5%
Black	5	21	0.2%	0.9%

Salado, Texas has an estimated population of 2,225, a decrease from the 2,394 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.6% White, 14.0% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salado, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salado has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Salado, that probability was 28.7% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salado is ranked the 702nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Salado was ranked the 637th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salado's White Population

1,794 residents of Salado, or 80.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salado is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Salado ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's White population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Salado's population has decreased from 83.8% to 80.6%.

Salado is more White than neighboring Belton (53.9% White), Holland (65.3% White), Nolanville (57.5% White), Sonterra (42.4% White), and Harker Heights (39.4% White).

Salado's Black Population

5 residents of Salado, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salado is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Salado ranks 1037th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Black population has declined by an estimated 76.2%. Black residents' share of Salado's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Salado is less Black than neighboring Belton (6.4% Black), Holland (7.9% Black), Nolanville (4.2% Black), Sonterra (12.2% Black), and Harker Heights (27.1% Black).

Salado's Asian Population

18 residents of Salado, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salado is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Salado ranks 759th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Asian residents' share of Salado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Salado is less Asian than neighboring Belton (1.2% Asian), Holland (1.3% Asian), Nolanville (5.2% Asian), Sonterra (4% Asian), and Harker Heights (3.4% Asian).

Salado's Hispanic Population

311 residents of Salado, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salado is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Salado ranks 1554th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Salado's population has increased from 10.1% to 14.0%.

Salado is less Hispanic than neighboring Belton (32.6% Hispanic), Holland (23.8% Hispanic), Nolanville (27.6% Hispanic), Sonterra (38% Hispanic), and Harker Heights (19.5% Hispanic).

Salado's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Salado, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salado is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Salado ranks 610th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salado's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.8%.

Salado is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belton (0.2% Native American/Other), Holland (0% Native American/Other), and Sonterra (0% Native American/Other). Salado is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nolanville (3.2% Native American/Other), and Harker Heights (3.1% Native American/Other).

Salado's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Salado, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salado is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Salado ranks 606th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Salado's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.6%.

Salado is more Multiracial than neighboring Holland (1.8% Multiracial), and Nolanville (2.3% Multiracial). Salado is less Multiracial than neighboring Belton (5.8% Multiracial), Sonterra (3.4% Multiracial), and Harker Heights (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.