Saline County
Saline County, Arkansas
Benton, AR 72015
Phone: (501) 303-5630
Fax: (501) 776-2412
www.salinecounty.org
In central AR, west of Little Rock; organized Nov 2, 1835 (prior to statehood) from Pulaski County. Name Origin: For the Saline River, which has its source within the county
Area (sq mi):: 730.46 (land 723.46; water 7.00) Population per square mile: 126.00
Population 2005: 91,188 State rank: 7 Population change: 2000-20005 9.20%; 1990-2000 30.10% Population 2000: 83,529 (White 94.50%; Black or African American 2.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.60%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 36.80
Income 2000: per capita $19,214; median household $42,569; Population below poverty level: 7.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,285-$26,004
Unemployment (2004): 4.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 27.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 62.80%
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Saline County, Illinois
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: (618) 253-8197
Fax: (618) 252-3073
In southeastern IL, east of Carbondale; organized Feb 25, 1847 from Gallatin County. Name Origin: For the Saline River, which traverses the county
Area (sq mi):: 386.98 (land 383.31; water 3.67) Population per square mile: 68.00
Population 2005: 26,072 State rank: 52 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.50%; 1990-2000 0.70% Population 2000: 26,733 (White 93.60%; Black or African American 4.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 39.90
Income 2000: per capita $15,590; median household $28,768; Population below poverty level: 14.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,522-$22,123
Unemployment (2004): 7.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 21.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.00%
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Saline County, Missouri
Marshall, MO 65340
Phone: (660) 886-3331
Fax: (660) 886-2644
In central MO, east of Kansas City; organized Nov 25, 1820 (prior to statehood) from Cooper County. Name Origin: French 'salt spring' or 'lick.'
Area (sq mi):: 764.59 (land 755.55; water 9.04) Population per square mile: 30.50
Population 2005: 23,075 State rank: 49 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.90%; 1990-2000 1.00% Population 2000: 23,756 (White 88.10%; Black or African American 5.40%; Hispanic or Latino 4.40%; Asian 0.40%; Other 4.20%). Foreign born: 3.50%. Median age: 37.20
Income 2000: per capita $16,132; median household $32,743; Population below poverty level: 13.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,528-$25,592
Unemployment (2004): 5.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 17.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 14.80%
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Saline County, Kansas
Salina, KS 67402
Phone: (785) 309-5820
Fax: (785) 309-5826
www.co.saline.ks.us
In central KS, southwest of Manhattan; original county; organized Feb 15, 1860 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For the Saline River, which flows through the county
Area (sq mi):: 721.28 (land 719.61; water 1.67) Population per square mile: 74.90
Population 2005: 53,919 State rank: 10 Population change: 2000-20005 0.60%; 1990-2000 8.70% Population 2000: 53,597 (White 87.00%; Black or African American 3.10%; Hispanic or Latino 6.00%; Asian 1.70%; Other 5.90%). Foreign born: 4.00%. Median age: 36.10
Income 2000: per capita $19,073; median household $37,308; Population below poverty level: 8.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $27,780-$27,579
Unemployment (2004): 4.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 14.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 5.30%
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Saline County, Nebraska
Wilber, NE 68465
Phone: (402) 821-2374
Fax: (402) 821-3381
www.co.saline.ne.us
In southeastern NE, southwest of Lincoln; organized Feb 18, 1867 from Gage and Lancaster counties. Name Origin: In the unfounded belief that extensive salt springs or deposits could be found within its boundaries
Area (sq mi):: 576.06 (land 575.34; water 0.73) Population per square mile: 24.70
Population 2005: 14,195 State rank: 21 Population change: 2000-20005 2.50%; 1990-2000 8.90% Population 2000: 13,843 (White 90.30%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 6.60%; Asian 1.70%; Other 4.90%). Foreign born: 6.00%. Median age: 36.40
Income 2000: per capita $16,287; median household $35,914; Population below poverty level: 9.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,995-$25,689
Unemployment (2004): 3.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 19.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.70%
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