Economy & Jobs — Salida, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,045 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $46,002 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,157 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 25.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.9% |
| Professional | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 58 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 45 |
| Hotels Motels | 23 |
| Fast Food | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Coffee Shops | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
