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Salt Lick

Kentucky · 303 residents · 0.781 sq mi
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Salt Lick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,875. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,000. The poverty rate of 48.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
−11%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
388 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+7%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2312803293784271990201020202024Salt Lick
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,875
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,574
Unchangedsince 2000
from $10,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.1%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+57%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(300)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(15)
Diversity Score12.1%(37)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salt Lick, Kentucky?

Salt Lick, Kentucky has about 303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salt Lick, Kentucky?

The typical household in Salt Lick, Kentucky earns about $16,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salt Lick, Kentucky expensive?

In Salt Lick, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $37,000, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Salt Lick, Kentucky?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Salt Lick, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salt Lick, Kentucky?

About 48.1% of people in Salt Lick, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salt Lick, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Salt Lick, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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