Salina, OK Demographics

A map of Salina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	522	551	45.5%	50.8%
Multiracial	311	184	27.1%	17.0%
Native American/Other	271	317	23.6%	29.2%
Hispanic	42	23	3.7%	2.1%
Black	1	2	0.1%	0.2%
Asian	1	8	0.1%	0.7%

Salina, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,148, an increase from the 1,085 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.5% White, 27.1% Multiracial, 23.6% Native American/Other, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salina has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Salina, that probability was 62.7% in 2020 and 66.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salina is ranked the 212th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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). Salina was ranked the 213th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salina's White Population

522 residents of Salina, or 45.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salina is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Salina ranks 690th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Salina's population has decreased from 50.8% to 45.5%.

Salina is more White than neighboring Hoot Owl (0% White), Locust Grove (42% White), and Little Rock (35.3% White). Salina is less White than neighboring Pump Back (94.9% White), and Wickliffe (49.5% White).

Salina's Black Population

1 residents of Salina, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salina is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Salina ranks 504th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Salina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Salina is more Black than neighboring Pump Back (0% Black), Wickliffe (0% Black), Hoot Owl (0% Black), Locust Grove (0% Black), and Little Rock (0% Black).

Salina's Asian Population

1 residents of Salina, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salina is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Salina ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Asian residents' share of Salina's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Salina is more Asian than neighboring Pump Back (0% Asian), Wickliffe (0% Asian), Hoot Owl (0% Asian), and Little Rock (0% Asian).

Salina's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Salina, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salina is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Salina ranks 698th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Salina's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.7%.

Salina is more Hispanic than neighboring Pump Back (0% Hispanic), Wickliffe (0% Hispanic), and Hoot Owl (0% Hispanic). Salina is less Hispanic than neighboring Little Rock (17.8% Hispanic).

Salina's Native American/Other Population

271 residents of Salina, or 23.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salina is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Salina ranks 110th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salina's population has decreased from 29.2% to 23.6%.

Salina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pump Back (0% Native American/Other), and Hoot Owl (0% Native American/Other). Salina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wickliffe (38.3% Native American/Other), Locust Grove (43.9% Native American/Other), and Little Rock (44.1% Native American/Other).

Salina's Multiracial Population

311 residents of Salina, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salina is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Salina ranks 69th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 69.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Salina's population has increased from 17.0% to 27.1%.

Salina is more Multiracial than neighboring Pump Back (5.1% Multiracial), Wickliffe (12.2% Multiracial), Hoot Owl (0% Multiracial), Locust Grove (10.3% Multiracial), and Little Rock (2.8% 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.