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Saline County, Missouri
Saline County, Missouri. Saline County had 23,265 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 12 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 29195.
Saline County is the county of the Marshall, MO micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,265
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,333 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,231
Median household income
$57,931
±$4,575 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$150,500
±$8,017 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$739
±$38 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Saline County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,333 residents in Saline County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,265 for July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,231 over 756 square miles of land.
| Measure | Saline County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,231 | 6,191,814 | +255 |
| Households | 8,053±245 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.68±0.08 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,813±48 | 2,825,287 | −369 |
Saline County's population since 2000
From 23,756 in 2000 to 23,265 in 2025: down 2.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Saline County?
Saline County holds 12 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Marshall with 13,766 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Marshall | 13,806 | $54,437 |
|---|---|---|
| Slater | 1,834 | $39,479 |
| Sweet Springs | 1,316 | $46,780 |
| Blackburn | 224 | $82,500 |
| Malta BendGEOID 2945632 | 187 | $46,875 |
| Gilliam | 175 | $39,728 |
| NelsonGEOID 2951500 | 152 | not published |
| MiamiGEOID 2947684 | 152 | $46,250 |
| EmmaGEOID 2922312 | 201 | $81,667 |
| Mount LeonardGEOID 2950510 | 65 | not published |
| Arrow RockGEOID 2902044 | 60 | $35,469 |
| Grand PassGEOID 2928198 | 49 | $21,406 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Saline County?
The median resident of Saline County is 35.3 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.6%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Saline County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3±0.5 | 39.0 | −2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0%±0.4 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±0.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% | 5.2% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.3%±0.3 pts | 76.3% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.9 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8%±1.4 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8%±1.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4%±1.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1%±1.6 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3%±2.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7%±2.5 pts | 32.4% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±1.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Saline County earn?
Half of Saline County's 8,053 households earn less than $57,931 a year (±$4,575), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $55,037 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Saline County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,931±$4,575 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,384±$4,897 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,533±$1,771 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4%±2.5 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.5%±4.4 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2%±2.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6%±2.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Saline County?
Owners occupy 69.8% of Saline County's occupied homes and renters 30.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 by its owner (±$8,017). The median renter pays $739 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Saline County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,500±$8,017 | $230,300 | +$19,308 |
| Median gross rent | $739±$38 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3%±5.6 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,159±$46 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.8%±3.1 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,813±48 | 2,825,287 | −369 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.4%±3.0 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.2%±1.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.5%±2.3 pts | 13.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Saline County building?
Builders took permits for 23 new housing units across Saline County in 2025 (19 single-family), 1.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Saline County get to work?
80.0% of Saline County's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Saline County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±2.5 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±3.1 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±2.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.2%±1.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min±1.3 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Saline County's census tracts?
Saline County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,958 (Tract 901) to $84,097 (Tract 908).
| Tract 90129195090100 | 2,735±308 | $41,958 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 90229195090200 | 1,746±209 | $67,941 |
| Tract 90329195090300 | 2,438±313 | $52,153 |
| Tract 90429195090400 | 3,347±424 | $53,229 |
| Tract 90529195090500 | 4,775±355 | $69,844 |
| Tract 90629195090600 | 3,308±318 | $50,462 |
| Tract 90729195090700 | 2,379±205 | $58,056 |
| Tract 90829195090800 | 2,503±230 | $84,097 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Saline County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 82nd of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 115 |
| Median household income | 67th of 115 |
| Median home value | 81st of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 66th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 115 |
| Median age | 110th of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Saline County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.