Salinas, CA is a metropolitan area located in Monterey County. It has an estimated population of 438,953 and a population density of 131.35 per square mile, which is slightly higher than the national population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Salinas is home to several local businesses, including Monterey Bay Aquarium, John Steinbeck Center, Toro Park, and East Garrison. There are numerous year-round outdoor activities available for residents to enjoy such as fishing at Laguna Seca lake or hiking at Santa Lucia Mountains. Additionally, there are many demographic organizations like Central Coast Health Information Network that work to improve the quality of life in the city. Furthermore, Salinas hosts various sporting events annually such as the Salinas Valley Marathon and the Salinas Valley Triathlon.
The population in Salinas Metro Area is 438,953. There are 134 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Salinas Metro Area is 34.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Salinas Metro Area is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Salinas Metro Area
- 48.9% are married
- 8.3% are divorced
- 37.3% are married with children
- 19.1% have children, but are single
Race in Salinas Metro Area
- 30.6% are White
- 2.5% are Black
- 5.6% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 57.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander