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Saline County, MO
11 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Saline County, Missouri.
Population
23,231
Land area
756sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Saline County
Saline County at a glance
- Saline County is 66% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,931, 18% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 (35% below Missouri) and median rent is $739 a month.
- Its largest cities are Marshall (13,739), Slater (2,066) and Sweet Springs (1,268).
Local data for Saline County, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools20
- Colleges2
- Libraries3
- Banks15
- Post Offices5
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants72
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places20
Housing and community stats
Saline County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,931
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$150,500
Prices +13.6% in a year
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,741), Irish Americans (2,045), Mexican Americans (1,242).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,626
8,832 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,364
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $5,718 per person
PPP loans
$48.5M
1,364 loans, 6,073 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Saline County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saline County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
399
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saline County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Saline County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Saline County, MO?
- Marshall is the largest city or town in Saline County, with about 13,739 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Saline County?
- Saline County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65320, 65321, 65327, 65330, 65339.
- What is the population of Saline County, MO?
- About 23,231 people live in Saline County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Saline County?
- Saline County borders Pettis County, Lafayette County, Cooper County, Howard County, Carroll County, Chariton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023