Salida, Colorado
Salida: city in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
About
Salida is a city located in the county of Chaffee in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,236. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,690 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Salida
| Population | 5,690 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Phone Area Codes | 719 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5347,-105.9989 |
| Altitude | 7,083 feet / 2159 meters |
| Capital city | Salida is capital of Chaffee County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Denver, Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:26:13 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 81201 |
| Population growth | 7.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 18℉ Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Salida is located at 38°32'5"N 105°59'56"W (38.5347200, -105.9989000).
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Weather
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Ne...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Salida increased by 7.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,236 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,270 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,294 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,384 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,377 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,455 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,624 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,828 | 3.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,977 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,082 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,690 | -6.89% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Salida
1Salida City Administration
448 E 1st St #112, Salida, CO 81201 View details
Phone: +17195394555 | Website available
People born in Salida (7)
People born in Salida, including anthropologist Leslie White, paleontologist Elaine Anderson, MLB umpire Chris Guccione, .
More notable people
- Steve Frazee he was born in 28/09/1909
- Jon Keyser (attorney and United States politician) he was born in 07/09/1981
- Florence Fair (American actress (1907-1969)) she was born in 14/12/1907
- Colleen Stotler (social worker) she was born in 08/09/1937
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Salida, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD | Salida, CO | 54 Jones Avenue | BUS |
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
| FRP | Fairplay, CO | 620 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| GNW | Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO | 400 North Colorado Street \r\n | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Salida.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salida Post Office | Salida (CO) | 81201 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Salida, California city in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States with a population of 13,722 people.
Other cities in Chaffee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chaffee County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | 3,116 | Town of the United States |
| Poncha Springs | 1,134 | Human settlement in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Salida distances to largest Colorado cities