Salida, CO Demographics

A map of Salida's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,796	4,715	81.8%	83.2%
Hispanic	605	584	10.3%	10.3%
Multiracial	407	257	6.9%	4.5%
Asian	42	36	0.7%	0.6%
Native American/Other	11	53	0.2%	0.9%
Black	0	21	0.0%	0.4%

Salida, Colorado has an estimated population of 5,861, an increase from the 5,666 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% White, 10.3% Hispanic, 6.9% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. 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 Colorado 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 29.5% in 2020 and 31.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salida is ranked the 107th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salida's White Population

4,796 residents of Salida, or 81.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salida is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Salida ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Salida's population has decreased from 83.2% to 81.8%.

Salida is more White than neighboring Smeltertown (53.2% White), and Maysville (42.1% White). Salida is less White than neighboring Poncha Springs (82.5% White), Howard (87.9% White), and Nathrop (100% White).

Salida's Black Population

0 residents of Salida, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salida is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Salida ranks 260th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Salida's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salida's Asian Population

42 residents of Salida, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salida is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Salida ranks 249th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Salida's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Salida is more Asian than neighboring Smeltertown (0% Asian), Howard (0% Asian), Maysville (0% Asian), and Nathrop (0% Asian). Salida is less Asian than neighboring Poncha Springs (1.1% Asian).

Salida's Hispanic Population

605 residents of Salida, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salida is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Salida ranks 270th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Salida's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Salida is more Hispanic than neighboring Howard (1.8% Hispanic), and Nathrop (0% Hispanic). Salida is less Hispanic than neighboring Smeltertown (45.7% Hispanic), Poncha Springs (10.5% Hispanic), and Maysville (57.9% Hispanic).

Salida's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Salida, or 0.2% 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 Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Salida ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salida's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Salida is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smeltertown (0% Native American/Other), Maysville (0% Native American/Other), and Nathrop (0% Native American/Other). Salida is less Native American/Other than neighboring Poncha Springs (0.4% Native American/Other), and Howard (2.2% Native American/Other).

Salida's Multiracial Population

407 residents of Salida, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salida is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Salida ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salida's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Salida's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.9%.

Salida is more Multiracial than neighboring Smeltertown (1.1% Multiracial), Poncha Springs (5.4% Multiracial), Maysville (0% Multiracial), and Nathrop (0% Multiracial). Salida is less Multiracial than neighboring Howard (8.2% 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.