Salado is a village located in Bell County Texas. Salado has a 2024 population of 2,392. Salado is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,398 in 2020.
The average household income in Salado is $168,367 with a poverty rate of 6.24%. The median age in Salado is 48.3 years: 49.5 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salado was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,949 | 85.03% |
| Two or more races | 261 | 11.39% |
| Other race | 56 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 896 | 2.56 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Married | 616 | 3.02 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 227 | 1.17 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 40 | 2.95 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 13 | 3.54 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
88.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 1.66% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 9.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 646 | 38.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 374 | 22.2% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 7.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 346 | 20.53% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,443 | 1,426 | 899 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 157 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 130 | 130 | 91 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 32 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Black | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 88.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,232 | $97,000 | $59,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,371 | $0 | $56,169 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,261 | $96,313 | $49,209 |
| Some College | $61,645 | $96,500 | $0 |
$62,261
Average Earnings
$96,313
Average Male
$49,209
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.54% of Salado residents speak only English, while 4.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,872 | 105 | 5.61% |
| Multiple | 261 | 28 | 10.73% |
| Asian | 15 | 6 | 40% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 4 | 1.59% |
6.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.7%
Male Poverty Rate
9.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salado is Asian, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salado is Hispanic, with 1.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.86% |
| Some College | 8.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.8% |
| Male Employed | 2.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,375 | $198,146 |
| Households | $103,500 | $168,367 |
| Married Families | $135,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,750 | $76,514 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.4%
Male Marriage Rate
69.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
221
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 13.98% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 19.13% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 4.93% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
59.9%
Born in Salado
97.91%
Native Born
2.09%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
97.91% of Salado residents were born in the United States, with 59.9% having been born in Texas. 0.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,385 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 2,387 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,388 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,389 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 2,391 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,392 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 2,394 | -8 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 2,402 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 2,404 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 2,398 | 26 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 2,372 | 18 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 2,354 | 47 | 2.04% |
| 2017 | 2,307 | 108 | 4.91% |
| 2016 | 2,199 | 28 | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 2,171 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 2,166 | -8 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 2,174 | -13 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 2,187 | 20 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 2,167 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 2,173 | 0 | 0% |