Salida, CA Demographics

A map of Salida's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	7,272	7,619	52.3%	54.9%
White	4,512	4,470	32.5%	32.2%
Multiracial	938	582	6.7%	4.2%
Asian	901	682	6.5%	4.9%
Black	213	329	1.5%	2.4%
Native American/Other	64	204	0.5%	1.5%

Salida, California has an estimated population of 13,900, a less than 1% change from the 13,886 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.3% Hispanic, 32.5% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 6.5% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salida, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salida has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Salida, that probability was 59.0% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salida is ranked the 419th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Salida was ranked the 422nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salida's White Population

4,512 residents of Salida, or 32.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salida is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Salida ranks 1152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Salida's population has remained roughly unchanged at 32.5%.

Salida is more White than neighboring West Modesto (16.6% White), and Riverdale Park (13.4% White). Salida is less White than neighboring Ripon (63.2% White), Del Rio (63.1% White), and Modesto (36.6% White).

Salida's Black Population

213 residents of Salida, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salida is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Salida ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Black residents' share of Salida's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.5%.

Salida is more Black than neighboring Del Rio (0% Black), West Modesto (0.3% Black), and Riverdale Park (0% Black). Salida is less Black than neighboring Modesto (4.4% Black).

Salida's Asian Population

901 residents of Salida, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salida is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Salida ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Asian residents' share of Salida's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.5%.

Salida is more Asian than neighboring Ripon (5.9% Asian), West Modesto (5.7% Asian), and Riverdale Park (2.5% Asian). Salida is less Asian than neighboring Del Rio (17.6% Asian), and Modesto (7.3% Asian).

Salida's Hispanic Population

7,272 residents of Salida, or 52.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salida is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Salida ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Salida's population has decreased from 54.9% to 52.3%.

Salida is more Hispanic than neighboring Ripon (23.7% Hispanic), Del Rio (13.3% Hispanic), and Modesto (45.4% Hispanic). Salida is less Hispanic than neighboring West Modesto (74.1% Hispanic), and Riverdale Park (80.9% Hispanic).

Salida's Native American/Other Population

64 residents of Salida, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salida is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Salida ranks 649th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salida's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Salida is more Native American/Other than neighboring Del Rio (0% Native American/Other), West Modesto (0.3% Native American/Other), and Riverdale Park (0% Native American/Other). Salida is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ripon (1.4% Native American/Other), and Modesto (1.8% Native American/Other).

Salida's Multiracial Population

938 residents of Salida, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salida is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Salida ranks 916th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Salida's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.7%.

Salida is more Multiracial than neighboring Ripon (4.4% Multiracial), Del Rio (6% Multiracial), West Modesto (3% Multiracial), Modesto (4.5% Multiracial), and Riverdale Park (3.3% 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.