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 $44,579 with a poverty rate of 12.16%. The median age in Salton City is 36.7 years: 36.9 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salton City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 3,087 | 49.77% |
| White | 1,534 | 24.73% |
| Two or more races | 1,526 | 24.6% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,368 | 2.62 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 1,181 | 1.04 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Married | 906 | 3.97 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
| Female | 224 | 5.27 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Male | 57 | 3.44 | 100 | 0 |
4.09
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
95.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 388 | 9.08% |
| Associates Degree | 268 | 6.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 211 | 4.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 0.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,926 | 45.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,115 | 26.08% |
| Some College | 332 | 7.77% |
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 | 3,149 | 1,690 | 153 |
| Other Race | 2,043 | 1,078 | 29 |
| White | 1,078 | 1,034 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 926 | 458 | 133 |
| Native American | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american 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 | $34,726 | $38,581 | $18,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,603 | $30,577 | $20,504 |
| Overall | $30,288 | $31,757 | $20,044 |
| Some College | $29,208 | $35,074 | $0 |
$30,288
Average Earnings
$31,757
Average Male
$20,044
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
26.58% of Salton City residents speak only English, while 73.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 73.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,044 | 734 | 14.55% |
| Other | 3,087 | 601 | 19.47% |
| Multiple | 1,526 | 133 | 8.72% |
| White | 1,110 | 12 | 1.08% |
| Native | 49 | 8 | 16.33% |
12.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.66%
Male Poverty Rate
12.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salton City is Other, with 19.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salton City is White, with 1.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.58% |
| Some College | 8.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.45% |
| Female Employed | 5.07% |
| Male Employed | 1.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,875 | $55,670 |
| Households | $33,850 | $44,579 |
| Married Families | $53,071 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,800 | $30,534 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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
104
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 34 | 69.39% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 1.73% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46%
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
61.98%
Born in Salton City
68.59%
Native Born
31.41%
Foreign Born
16.62%
Non Citizen
14.79%
Naturalized
68.59% of Salton City residents were born in the United States, with 61.98% having been born in California. 16.62% 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% |