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Salt Rock

West Virginia · 388 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 $28,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $121,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% 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
388
−3%vs 2011
vs 400 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
127 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 131 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+3%vs 2011
vs 46.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
16206396586776201020202024Salt Rock
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,819
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,868 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,824
−49%vs 2011
vs $30,991 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−36%vs 2011
vs 0.563 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information66.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $120,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2018
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−44.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.2
+8%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+53.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−43.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−33.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
100.0%
+49.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
Female
51.8%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salt Rock, West Virginia?

Salt Rock, West Virginia has about 388 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salt Rock, West Virginia earns about $28,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salt Rock, West Virginia expensive?

In Salt Rock, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $121,500.

How educated are people in Salt Rock, West Virginia?

About 31.3% 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 6.0% 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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