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Saltville

Virginia · 1,824 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 $38,732. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 380 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,824
−17%since 2000
from 2,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+19%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Saltville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,732
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,075
+23%since 2000
from $13,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,749)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(71)
Diversity Score
4
+81%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saltville, Virginia?

Saltville, Virginia has about 1,824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saltville, Virginia?

The typical household in Saltville, Virginia earns about $38,732 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Saltville, Virginia?

About 9.1% 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 36.1% 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 478 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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