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Saltville

Virginia · 1,760 residents (2025 est.) · 8.016 sq mi
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Saltville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,658. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,600. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,198
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+10%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,760 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Saltville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,658
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,009
+73%since 2000
from $13,908 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−11%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,174)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(29)
Diversity Score3.7%(81)
Diversity Score
4
+72%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saltville, Virginia?

Saltville, Virginia has about 2,198 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saltville, Virginia?

The typical household in Saltville, Virginia earns about $48,658 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saltville, Virginia expensive?

In Saltville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $96,600, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Saltville, Virginia?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Saltville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saltville, Virginia?

About 25.2% of people in Saltville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saltville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Saltville, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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