Demographics & People — Salida, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,786 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,000 |
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| Median Age | 44.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,770 |
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| Family Households | 1,637 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2262 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,037 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 105 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 630 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,283 |
| Other groups | 1,129 |
| German | 1,002 |
| English | 944 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 834 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 683 |
| Irish | 628 |
| Italian | 594 |
| American | 467 |
| Swedish | 230 |
Language
| English Only | 5,066 |
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| Spanish | 119 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,418 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 241 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,620 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 27.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Salida, Colorado.
