Saline County's 2026 population is estimated at 23,551, reflecting a 0.48% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Saline County is the 48th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 23,422 and has grown 0.55% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 33.2 years
There are 18,129 adults, (3,997 of whom are seniors) in Saline County.
Female: 11,503 (49.5%)
Male: 11,728 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Saline County includes 79.37% White, 4.92% other race, 4.9% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,438 | 79.37% |
| Two or more races | 2,018 | 8.69% |
| Other race | 1,142 | 4.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,138 | 4.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 321 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.13% |
Saline County 's average per capita income is $41,015. Household income levels show a median of $57,931. The poverty rate stands at 16.41%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,542 | - |
| Families | $82,735 | $93,694 |
| Households | $57,931 | $76,384 |
| Non Families | $36,804 | $44,912 |
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