Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 287 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,609 (34.6%) |
| Some College | 1,909 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 1,876 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 897 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,725 (28%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,787 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,817 ▼ 50% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $731/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 9,860 |
| Vacant Units | 1,826 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Saline County is located in Missouri and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,211 residents. With a median age of 35.36, it is a relatively young county.
Saline County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,786 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Saline County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $139,817 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $731. Homeownership rates are high at 70.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Saline County are primarily White (76.4%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Saline County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65320 | Arrow Rock | 43 | $36,875 | $250,000 | — | 0.0% | 72.7% |
| 65321 | Blackburn | 316 | $90,781 | $93,300 | $750 | 0.0% | 37.0% |
| 65330 | Gilliam | 447 | $40,461 | $109,300 | $571 | 3.4% | 19.5% |
| 65339 | Malta Bend | 538 | $42,083 | $82,900 | — | 4.1% | 25.8% |
| 65340 | Marshall | 15,977 | $56,534 | $151,700 | $765 | 2.5% | 37.7% |
| 65344 | Miami | 176 | $62,500 | $225,000 | — | 2.3% | 42.9% |
| 65347 | Nelson | 928 | $100,500 | $156,600 | $700 | 2.3% | 38.3% |
| 65349 | Slater | 2,562 | $46,875 | $93,800 | $559 | 1.8% | 31.8% |
| 65351 | Sweet Springs | 2,224 | $53,720 | $118,100 | $730 | 5.1% | 20.7% |