Salt Lick is a city located in Bath County Kentucky. Salt Lick has a 2024 population of 257. Salt Lick is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 4.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 247 in 2020.
The average household income in Salt Lick is $48,660 with a poverty rate of 55.85%. The median age in Salt Lick is 34.7 years: 38.9 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salt Lick was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 367 | 97.61% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.13% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 148 | 2.54 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Married | 70 | 2.73 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 46 | 1.11 | 15.2 | 84.8 |
| Female | 32 | 4.19 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 6.69% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 10.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 7.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 11.72% |
| High School Graduate | 107 | 44.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 6.28% |
| Some College | 31 | 12.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 204 | 45 |
| Asian | 8 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,028 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,088 | $25,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,605 | $37,727 | $28,816 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $61,500 | $31,786 |
$29,605
Average Earnings
$37,727
Average Male
$28,816
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Salt Lick residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 367 | 202 | 55.04% |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 100% |
55.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.5%
Male Poverty Rate
58.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salt Lick is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salt Lick is White, with 55.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.84% |
| High School | 40.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 33.33% |
| Some College | 32.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Female Employed | 21.43% |
| Male Employed | 7.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $24,375 | $49,413 |
| Households | $29,318 | $48,660 |
| Married Families | $42,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,688 | $29,487 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 13.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
54.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
18.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.54%
Born in Salt Lick
97.87%
Native Born
2.13%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
97.87% of Salt Lick residents were born in the United States, with 71.54% having been born in Kentucky. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 271 | 3 | 1.12% |
| 2028 | 268 | 3 | 1.13% |
| 2027 | 265 | 2 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 263 | 3 | 1.15% |
| 2025 | 260 | 3 | 1.17% |
| 2024 | 257 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 255 | 4 | 1.59% |
| 2022 | 251 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 250 | 3 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 247 | -77 | -23.77% |
| 2019 | 324 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 323 | 3 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 320 | 2 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 318 | 2 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 316 | 2 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 314 | 3 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 311 | 5 | 1.63% |
| 2012 | 306 | 3 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 303 | 2 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 301 | 0 | 0% |