Salina, UT Demographics

A map of Salina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,378	2,154	93.4%	88.2%
Hispanic	145	221	5.7%	9.1%
Multiracial	17	57	0.7%	2.3%
Native American/Other	6	6	0.2%	0.2%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Salina, Utah has an estimated population of 2,546, an increase from the 2,441 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.4% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Utah 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 21.3% in 2020 and 12.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salina is ranked the 120th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salina's White Population

2,378 residents of Salina, or 93.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salina is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Salina ranks 161st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Salina's population has increased from 88.2% to 93.4%.

Salina is more White than neighboring Centerfield (89.4% White), and Glenwood (92.1% White). Salina is less White than neighboring Aurora (96.3% White), and Sigurd (94.4% White).

Salina's Black Population

0 residents of Salina, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salina is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Salina ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

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

Salina is less Black than neighboring Glenwood (1% Black).

Salina's Asian Population

0 residents of Salina, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salina is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Salina ranks 238th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

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

Salina is less Asian than neighboring Redmond (0.1% Asian), Sigurd (1.1% Asian), Centerfield (2.7% Asian), and Glenwood (0.6% Asian).

Salina's Hispanic Population

145 residents of Salina, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salina is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Salina ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Salina's population has decreased from 9.1% to 5.7%.

Salina is more Hispanic than neighboring Redmond (5.1% Hispanic), Aurora (0.9% Hispanic), Sigurd (3.8% Hispanic), and Glenwood (0.9% Hispanic). Salina is less Hispanic than neighboring Centerfield (6.4% Hispanic).

Salina's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Salina, 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 Salina is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Salina ranks 274th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Salina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Salina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aurora (0% Native American/Other), Sigurd (0% Native American/Other), and Centerfield (0% Native American/Other). Salina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redmond (0.7% Native American/Other), and Glenwood (4.2% Native American/Other).

Salina's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Salina, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salina is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Salina ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salina's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Salina's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.7%.

Salina is less Multiracial than neighboring Redmond (0.8% Multiracial), Aurora (2.7% Multiracial), Centerfield (1.5% Multiracial), and Glenwood (1.2% 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.