Saltillo, MS Demographics

A map of Saltillo's Population by Race

Saltillo, Mississippi has an estimated population of 4,952, a less than 1% change from the 4,922 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.5% White, 16.0% Black, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saltillo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saltillo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Saltillo, that probability was 36.6% in 2020 and 34.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saltillo is ranked the 70th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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). Saltillo was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saltillo's White Population

3,939 residents of Saltillo, or 79.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saltillo is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Saltillo ranks 104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saltillo's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Saltillo's population has increased from 78.0% to 79.5%.

Saltillo is more White than neighboring Guntown (67.5% White), Tupelo (51.9% White), and Baldwyn (44.3% White). Saltillo is less White than neighboring Sherman (83.3% White), and Mooreville (87.9% White).

Saltillo's Black Population

791 residents of Saltillo, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saltillo is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Saltillo ranks 308th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saltillo's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of Saltillo's population has increased from 15.4% to 16.0%.

Saltillo is more Black than neighboring Sherman (12.3% Black), and Mooreville (11.6% Black). Saltillo is less Black than neighboring Guntown (22.1% Black), Tupelo (37.8% Black), and Baldwyn (45.8% Black).

Saltillo's Asian Population

0 residents of Saltillo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saltillo is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Saltillo ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saltillo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Saltillo's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Saltillo is less Asian than neighboring Guntown (1.2% Asian), Tupelo (1.7% Asian), Baldwyn (1.4% Asian), and Mooreville (0.5% Asian).

Saltillo's Hispanic Population

118 residents of Saltillo, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saltillo is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Saltillo ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saltillo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Saltillo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Saltillo is more Hispanic than neighboring Baldwyn (0% Hispanic), Sherman (0.7% Hispanic), and Mooreville (0% Hispanic). Saltillo is less Hispanic than neighboring Guntown (4% Hispanic), and Tupelo (4.7% Hispanic).

Saltillo's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Saltillo, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saltillo is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Saltillo ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saltillo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saltillo's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Saltillo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Guntown (0.5% Native American/Other), Tupelo (1.1% Native American/Other), Sherman (0% Native American/Other), and Mooreville (0% Native American/Other). Saltillo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baldwyn (7.5% Native American/Other).

Saltillo's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Saltillo, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saltillo is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Saltillo ranks 137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saltillo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 77.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Saltillo's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.7%.

Saltillo is more Multiracial than neighboring Mooreville (0% Multiracial). Saltillo is less Multiracial than neighboring Guntown (4.8% Multiracial), Tupelo (2.8% Multiracial), Baldwyn (1% Multiracial), and Sherman (3.7% 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.