The land that Salinas sits on is thought to have been settled by Native Americans known as the Esselen prior to 200 AD. Between 200 and 500 AD, they were displaced by the Rumsen group of Ohlone speaking p… See more

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.2 square miles (60 km ), 99.84% of it land and 0.16% of it water.
Prior to mass agricultural and urban developme… See more

The 2020 United States census reported that Salinas had a population of 163,542. The racial makeup of Salinas was 32% white (12% for white alone, not Hispanic or Latino), 79% Hispanic or Latino, 1% African American, … See more