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The Town of Saltville had a population of 2,198 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Saltville ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Saltville is located at latitude 36.8815 and longitude -81.7621 in Smyth County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Saltville encompass a land area of 7.91 sq. miles and a water area of 0.18 sq. miles. Smyth County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for Town of Saltville are located in Smyth County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Washington County.
The Town of Saltville has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,198 (100%) |
| Population Density | 274 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 3 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,658 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,009 |
| Median Home Value | $96,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,043 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 543 (52.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 320 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 180 (17.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 863 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Family Households | 552 (64.0%) |
The table below compares Saltville to the other 688 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 277 | 60th |
| Population Density | # 485 | 30th |
| Median Household Income | # 563 | 18th |
| Per Capita Income | # 597 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 589 | 15th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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