Salton City is a CDP located in Imperial County California. Salton City has a 2024 population of 6,608. Salton City is currently growing at a rate of 3.17% annually and its population has increased by 10.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,975 in 2020.
The average household income in Salton City is $49,152 with a poverty rate of 14.29%. The median age in Salton City is 35 years: 36.8 years for males, and 28 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salton City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 2,171 | 34.77% |
| Two or more races | 2,158 | 34.56% |
| White | 1,838 | 29.44% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,185 | 2.86 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Married | 1,012 | 4.18 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 1,001 | 1.04 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Female | 147 | 5.86 | 51 | 49 |
| Male | 25 | 4.56 | 100 | 0 |
4.32
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
87.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 467 | 12.01% |
| Associates Degree | 227 | 5.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 5.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 4.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,787 | 45.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 751 | 19.32% |
| Some College | 256 | 6.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,422 | 1,268 | 124 |
| White | 1,409 | 1,345 | 249 |
| Other Race | 1,250 | 663 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 975 | 423 | 52 |
| Native American | 50 | 46 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,655 | $38,405 | $32,928 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,800 | $31,875 | $23,362 |
| Overall | $31,705 | $34,886 | $28,988 |
| Some College | $29,522 | $29,069 | $34,107 |
$31,705
Average Earnings
$34,886
Average Male
$28,988
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.46% of Salton City residents speak only English, while 65.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 65.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,655 | 864 | 18.56% |
| Other | 2,171 | 522 | 24.04% |
| Multiple | 2,158 | 342 | 15.85% |
| White | 1,533 | 28 | 1.83% |
14.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.71%
Male Poverty Rate
14.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salton City is Other, with 24.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salton City is White, with 1.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.61% |
| High School | 9.12% |
| Some College | 5.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.94% |
| Male Employed | 5.41% |
| Female Employed | 4.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,882 | $65,458 |
| Households | $36,915 | $49,152 |
| Married Families | $67,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,568 | $26,601 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
169
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 7.19% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 21 | 38.89% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 1.41% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
89.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.4%
Labor Force Participation
35.7%
Employment Rate
17.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.76%
Born in Salton City
74.12%
Native Born
25.88%
Foreign Born
12.6%
Non Citizen
13.28%
Naturalized
74.12% of Salton City residents were born in the United States, with 61.76% having been born in California. 12.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,608 | 203 | 3.17% |
| 2023 | 6,405 | 203 | 3.27% |
| 2022 | 6,202 | 1,302 | 26.57% |
| 2021 | 4,900 | -1,075 | -17.99% |
| 2020 | 5,975 | -275 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 6,250 | 639 | 11.39% |
| 2018 | 5,611 | 124 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 5,487 | 270 | 5.18% |
| 2016 | 5,217 | 435 | 9.1% |
| 2015 | 4,782 | 915 | 23.66% |
| 2014 | 3,867 | 574 | 17.43% |
| 2013 | 3,293 | 472 | 16.73% |
| 2012 | 2,821 | 483 | 20.66% |
| 2011 | 2,338 | -1,425 | -37.87% |
| 2010 | 3,763 | 0 | 0% |