CensusEasy
CITY

Salyersville

Kentucky · 1,502 residents (2025 est.) · 2.469 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Salyersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,580. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,400. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,708
+6%since 2000
from 1,604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
692 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+15%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,502 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Salyersville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,580
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,762
+58%since 2000
from $11,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
−2%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
RELATED:See current rent listings in Salyersville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,594)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,565)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(75)
Diversity Score19.7%(336)
Diversity Score
20
+2005%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Salyersville

Century
Pop 1,799
Jennings
Pop 766
Crescent City
Pop 1,728
Homestead Base
Pop 1,125
Places similar to Salyersville
Head to head

Compare Salyersville to nearby cities

SALYERSVILLE VS
Ashland
Income$52,715+156%
Home value$125,000+61%
Population20,996+1298%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SALYERSVILLE VS
Huntington
Income$45,100+119%
Home value$127,200+64%
Population44,815+2884%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SALYERSVILLE VS
Ironton
Income$47,648+132%
Home value$106,700+38%
Population10,148+576%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SALYERSVILLE VS
Winchester
Income$54,378+164%
Home value$188,300+143%
Population19,514+1199%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Salyersville, Kentucky?

Salyersville, Kentucky has about 1,708 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salyersville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Salyersville, Kentucky earns about $20,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salyersville, Kentucky expensive?

In Salyersville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $77,400, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Salyersville, Kentucky?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Salyersville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salyersville, Kentucky?

About 58.2% of people in Salyersville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salyersville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Salyersville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 209 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kentucky
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Salyersville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →