Salado, AR Demographics

A map of Salado's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	506	404	99.8%	85.6%
Multiracial	1	29	0.2%	6.1%
Black	0	5	0.0%	1.1%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	30	0.0%	6.4%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Salado, Arkansas has an estimated population of 507, an increase from the 472 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.8% White, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salado, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salado has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Salado, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 0.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salado is ranked the 299th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Salado was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salado's White Population

506 residents of Salado, or 99.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salado is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Salado ranks 276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's White population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. White residents' share of Salado's population has increased from 85.6% to 99.8%.

Salado is more White than neighboring Southside (85.8% White), Moorefield (90.8% White), Batesville (63.7% White), and Sulphur Rock (82.8% White). Salado is less White than neighboring Desha (100% White).

Salado's Black Population

0 residents of Salado, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salado is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Salado ranks 335th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Salado's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Salado is less Black than neighboring Moorefield (0.8% Black), Batesville (2.9% Black), and Sulphur Rock (1.9% Black).

Salado's Asian Population

0 residents of Salado, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salado is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Salado ranks 217th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Salado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salado is less Asian than neighboring Batesville (1.4% Asian), and Sulphur Rock (1.5% Asian).

Salado's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Salado, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salado is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Salado ranks 138th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Salado's population has decreased from 6.4% to 0.0%.

Salado is less Hispanic than neighboring Southside (3.4% Hispanic), Moorefield (5% Hispanic), Batesville (23.2% Hispanic), and Sulphur Rock (8.2% Hispanic).

Salado's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salado, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salado is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Salado ranks 409th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salado is less Native American/Other than neighboring Southside (2.6% Native American/Other), Batesville (1.9% Native American/Other), and Sulphur Rock (0.1% Native American/Other).

Salado's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Salado, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salado is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Salado ranks 164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salado's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Salado's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.2%.

Salado is more Multiracial than neighboring Desha (0% Multiracial). Salado is less Multiracial than neighboring Southside (8.2% Multiracial), Moorefield (3.3% Multiracial), Batesville (6.9% Multiracial), and Sulphur Rock (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.