Salado, Texas

Salado, Texas
Welcome sign in Salado (2009)
Interactive map of Salado
Salado, Texas
Location in Texas
Salado, Texas
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 30°56′50″N 97°31′44″W / 30.94722°N 97.52889°W / 30.94722; -97.52889
Country United States
State Texas
CountyBell
Area
 • Total
3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2)
 • Land3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2)
 • Water0.046 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
620 ft (190 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,394
 • Density764.2/sq mi (295.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76571
Area code254
FIPS code48-64268
GNIS ID2413586
Websitesaladotx.gov

Salado (/səˈld/ sə-LAY-doh) is a village in Bell County, Texas. Salado was first incorporated in 1867 for the sole purpose of building a bridge across Salado Creek. In 2000, the citizens of Salado voted in favor of reincorporation, before which it was a census-designated place. Its population was 2,394 at the 2020 census.