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Salyersville

Kentucky · 1,883 residents · 2.469 sq mi
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Salyersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,206. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,900. The poverty rate of 42.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,883
+17%since 2000
from 1,604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
−3%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Salyersville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,206
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,513
−12%since 2000
from $11,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+56%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,829)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(33)
Diversity Score9.7%(183)
Diversity Score
10
+942%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+3%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% 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
9.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salyersville, Kentucky?

Salyersville, Kentucky has about 1,883 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salyersville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Salyersville, Kentucky earns about $16,206 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 $70,900, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Salyersville, Kentucky?

About 12.9% 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 42.7% 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 34 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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