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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Saltville

Virginia · 2,204 residents · 8.016 sq mi
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Saltville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,917. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,400. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,204
−4%since 1990
from 2,302 in 1990
1990 – 2025
275 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 287 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+5%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Saltville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,917
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,618 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,908
+64%since 1990
from $8,482 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$284
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
23.0% rent
1.8
+9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,283)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(72)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,174)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(47)
2
−31%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+15.1 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−6%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saltville, Virginia?

Saltville, Virginia has about 2,204 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Saltville, Virginia?

The typical household in Saltville, Virginia earns about $29,917 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 $52,400, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Saltville, Virginia?

About 7.3% 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 17.4% 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 98 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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