Salinas-Monterey Overview
Located in the central coast region of California, Monterey county encompasses the fertile, agriculturally important Salinas Valley. The valley, framed by mountain ranges on the east and west, runs the length of the county and is the site of most of the agricultural activities in the county.
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From Big Sur to Moss Point, Monterey County has nearly 100 miles of coastline and plenty more to explore inland. Get to know our distinctive regions.
Census data for Salinas, CA Metro Area (pop. 432858), including age, race, sex, income, poverty, marital status, education and more.
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Named for a nearby salt marsh, Salinas became the seat of Monterey County in 1872 and incorporated in 1874. In the mid-1800s, Salinas' agricultural industry ...
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Agriculture dominates the Salinas Valley. Vegetable crops, wine grapes and flowers all thrive in the fertile soil and mild climate of the Central Coast. The ...
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