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Salt Rock

West Virginia · 373 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 $43,631. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 207 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
373
+125%since 2019
from 166 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
+125%since 2019
from 54 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
−27%since 2019
from 65.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
16206396586776201020202024Salt Rock
2024274
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,631
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,260 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,337
−2%since 2019
from $35,883 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.4% in 2019
14.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(10)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 84.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
41.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Female
52.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salt Rock, West Virginia?

Salt Rock, West Virginia has about 373 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salt Rock, West Virginia earns about $43,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Salt Rock, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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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