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Salida, CO

City in Chaffee County, Colorado.

Population

5,861

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,082

ZIP codes

0

Salida and its ZIP codes

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Salida at a glance

  • Salida is about 37 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,045 a year, 27% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $648,500 (20% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,292 a month.

Local data for Salida, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Salida, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,045

Poverty rate

11.1%

Median home value

$648,500

Median rent

$1,292/mo

Homeownership

63.4%

Bachelor's or higher

53.5%

Median age

44.1

Average commute

16.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,047), Irish Americans (683), Italian Americans (458).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chaffee County. PPP loans are for Salida.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,447

9,343 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,431

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$157M

FY 2026, $8,042 per person

Chaffee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Salida, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone46.6%
  • Carpooled10.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.0%
  • Bicycle9.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home27.8%

Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Salida, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

894

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

75

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 12°F

8.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Salida, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.4%

U.S. 33.3% -7.9 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

11.1%

U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

Cities near Salida

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SmeltertownCensus-designated place1.8 mi0.1
Poncha SpringsTown4.2 mi3.1
MaysvilleCensus-designated place12 mi12.4
HowardCensus-designated place12 mi16.7
NathropCensus-designated place16 mi0.7
GarfieldCensus-designated place16 mi0.3
CoaldaleCensus-designated place16 mi31
BonanzaTown18 mi0.4
CotopaxiCensus-designated place20 mi0.3
Johnson VillageCensus-designated place21 mi0.3
Buena VistaTown22 mi3.5
PitkinTown29 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Salida, CO in?
Salida is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the population of Salida, CO?
About 5,861 people live in Salida, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Salida?
Nearby places include Smeltertown (1.8 mi), Poncha Springs (4.2 mi), Maysville (12 mi), Howard (12 mi), Nathrop (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023