Salida, Colorado is a small town located in the Rocky Mountains with an estimated population of 5,671 people. The population density per square mile is 2,157 people compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Salida offers year round outdoor activities for people of all ages to enjoy. There are many hiking trails and ski slopes to explore throughout the area. Local businesses include restaurants, cafes, and spas to explore after a long day outdoors. There are also organizations such as the Salida Chamber of Commerce that support local businesses and offer community resources. Throughout the year there are numerous sporting events held in Salida including fishing tournaments and rafting competitions along the Arkansas River.
The population in Salida is 5,671. There are 2,150 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Salida is 43.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Salida is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Salida
- 48.5% are married
- 18.7% are divorced
- 19.1% are married with children
- 19.7% have children, but are single
Race in Salida
- 76.6% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 16.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander