Population 23,231 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Saline County
Household size in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Saline County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri as a whole, where it has 2.49 people. Household size has climbed from 2.41 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Saline County is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.2, even as the national median rose. Few Missouri counties are younger: only five of 115.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Saline County (10.6%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Missouri. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Saline County
Renters in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Saline County rent their homes (30.2%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly half of owners (47.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Saline County: 18.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Saline County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $511 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $694 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $818 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$308 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Saline County costs $818 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $308 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Saline County
Bachelor's degrees in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Saline County: 24.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.4% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Saline County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Saline County has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Saline County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline County | 2.69 | 35.7 | 10.6% | 30.2% | 18.0% | 1969 | $818 | 24.5% | 86.4% | 3.2% |
| Howard County | 2.62 | 39.0 | 9.2% | 21.3% | 18.1% | 1974 | $816 | 27.9% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
| Lafayette County | 2.62 | 41.8 | 8.4% | 24.3% | 11.2% | 1977 | $969 | 26.6% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Jackson County | 2.42 | 38.5 | 12.8% | 40.9% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,337 | 33.3% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Clay County | 2.59 | 38.7 | 11.2% | 30.5% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,396 | 37.5% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| Audrain County | 2.65 | 40.2 | 8.9% | 28.2% | 13.0% | 1970 | $718 | 18.0% | 88.1% | 4.4% |
| Platte County | 2.56 | 39.8 | 10.3% | 32.6% | 6.8% | 1990 | $1,409 | 47.3% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| Wyandotte County | 2.83 | 35.5 | 16.4% | 38.0% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,241 | 21.3% | 81.3% | 5.8% |
| Leavenworth County | 2.72 | 39.5 | 9.5% | 30.7% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,375 | 37.5% | 94.3% | 4.4% |
| Jefferson County | 2.46 | 44.0 | 5.5% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 1979 | $946 | 24.5% | 94.2% | 2.5% |
| Shawnee County | 2.36 | 40.6 | 12.1% | 33.2% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,100 | 31.1% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Lewis County, WV · Las Animas County, CO · Lassen County, CA · Lauderdale County, TN · Lavaca County, TX · Lawrence County, AL · Lawrence County, AR · Lawrence County, IL · Lawrence County, KY · Leflore County, MS
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Saline County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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