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Salt Lick

Kentucky · 247 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 $27,232. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,500. The poverty rate of 44.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
247
−28%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2312803293784271990201020202024Salt Lick
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,232
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,016
+99%since 2000
from $10,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+117%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(5)
Diversity Score5.3%(13)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+87%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salt Lick, Kentucky?

Salt Lick, Kentucky has about 247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salt Lick, Kentucky earns about $27,232 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 $82,500, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Salt Lick, Kentucky?

About 28.4% 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 44.9% 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 75 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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