Salina, Kansas micropolitan area
The Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Kansas, anchored by the city of Salina. As of the 2010 census, the μS had a population of 61,697 (though a July 1, 2012 estimate placed the population at 62,060). According to the Louis and Clarke Adventures, Salina is considered the Grand Island (of Nebraska) of the south. Demographics. As of the census of 2000, there were 59,760 people, 23,866 households, and 15,930 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was  90.04% White, 2.83% African American, 0.51% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.02% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.54% of the population. The median income for a household in the μSA was $37,659, and the median income for a family was $46,198. Males had a median income of $31,135 versus $21,714 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $18,368.