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Salt Rock

West Virginia · 274 residents · 3.065 sq mi
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Salt Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,354. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2023. With a median age of 66.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

274
+70%since 2023
from 161 in 2023
2010 – 2024
89 / sq mi
+70%since 2023
from 53 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
66.2
+11%since 2023
from 59.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
16206396586776201020202024Salt Rock
2024274
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,354
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $23,411 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,087
+22%since 2023
from $18,117 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.189
+6%since 2023
from 0.179 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

88.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
11.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
49.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
23.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
49.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.1%
−20.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salt Rock, West Virginia?

Salt Rock, West Virginia has about 274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salt Rock, West Virginia?

The typical household in Salt Rock, West Virginia earns about $55,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Salt Rock, West Virginia?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Salt Rock, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salt Rock, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Salt Rock, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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