Salyersville is a city located in Magoffin County Kentucky. Salyersville has a 2024 population of 1,505. It is also the county seat of Magoffin County. Salyersville is currently declining at a rate of -1.31% annually and its population has decreased by -4.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,584 in 2020.
The average household income in Salyersville is $39,980 with a poverty rate of 43.82%. The median age in Salyersville is 49.8 years: 51.3 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salyersville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,800 | 95.74% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 28 | 1.49% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 759 | 2.31 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Non Family | 361 | 1.2 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Married | 259 | 2.69 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 91 | 5 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
| Male | 48 | 3.46 | 10.4 | 89.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 12.52% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 6.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 3.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 10.96% |
| High School Graduate | 453 | 33.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 220 | 16.3% |
| Some College | 230 | 17.04% |
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 | 1,258 | 911 | 196 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 28 | 23 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 82.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,813 | $0 | $42,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $40,735 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $7,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,063 | $46,875 | $34,181 |
| Some College | $46,101 | $46,429 | $0 |
$44,063
Average Earnings
$46,875
Average Male
$34,181
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.24% of Salyersville residents speak only English, while 2.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,592 | 686 | 43.09% |
| Asian | 48 | 48 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 23 | 32.39% |
| Native | 28 | 5 | 17.86% |
43.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.05%
Male Poverty Rate
48.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salyersville is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salyersville is Native, with 17.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.24% |
| High School | 42.48% |
| Some College | 26.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 67.86% |
| Male Employed | 17.37% |
| Female Employed | 9.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $47,959 |
| Households | $29,280 | $39,980 |
| Married Families | $58,047 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,050 | $27,676 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
92
Number of Veterans
92
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 68 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 6.36% |
| Black | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
28.6%
Labor Force Participation
26.3%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
81.38%
Born in Salyersville
97.45%
Native Born
2.55%
Foreign Born
2.55%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.45% of Salyersville residents were born in the United States, with 81.38% having been born in Kentucky. 2.55% 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 | 1,406 | -20 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 1,426 | -20 | -1.38% |
| 2027 | 1,446 | -19 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 1,465 | -20 | -1.35% |
| 2025 | 1,485 | -20 | -1.33% |
| 2024 | 1,505 | -20 | -1.31% |
| 2023 | 1,525 | -19 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 1,544 | -21 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 1,565 | -19 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 1,584 | -78 | -4.69% |
| 2019 | 1,662 | -22 | -1.31% |
| 2018 | 1,684 | -27 | -1.58% |
| 2017 | 1,711 | -20 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 1,731 | -17 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 1,748 | -27 | -1.52% |
| 2014 | 1,775 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,772 | -16 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 1,788 | -71 | -3.82% |
| 2011 | 1,859 | -13 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 1,872 | 0 | 0% |