Salvisa, KY Demographics

A map of Salvisa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	230	391	97.5%	95.4%
Multiracial	6	13	2.5%	3.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.5%

Salvisa, Kentucky has an estimated population of 236, a dramatic decrease from the 410 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salvisa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salvisa has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Salvisa, that probability was 8.9% in 2020 and 5.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salvisa is ranked the 453rd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Salvisa was ranked the 377th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salvisa's White Population

230 residents of Salvisa, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salvisa is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Salvisa ranks 77th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salvisa's White population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. White residents' share of Salvisa's population has increased from 95.4% to 97.5%.

Salvisa is more White than neighboring Lawrenceburg (90.6% White), Harrodsburg (81.4% White), High Bridge (23.9% White), Versailles (76.5% White), and Burgin (92.8% White).

Salvisa's Black Population

0 residents of Salvisa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salvisa is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Salvisa ranks 470th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salvisa's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Salvisa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salvisa is less Black than neighboring Lawrenceburg (4.2% Black), Harrodsburg (7.6% Black), Versailles (5.8% Black), and Burgin (0.8% Black).

Salvisa's Asian Population

0 residents of Salvisa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salvisa is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Salvisa ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salvisa's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Salvisa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salvisa is less Asian than neighboring Lawrenceburg (0.1% Asian), Harrodsburg (0.1% Asian), and Versailles (0.5% Asian).

Salvisa's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Salvisa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salvisa is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Salvisa ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salvisa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Salvisa's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Salvisa is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawrenceburg (2.7% Hispanic), Harrodsburg (6.5% Hispanic), High Bridge (76.1% Hispanic), Versailles (11.8% Hispanic), and Burgin (0.6% Hispanic).

Salvisa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salvisa, 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 Salvisa is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Salvisa ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salvisa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salvisa's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Salvisa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawrenceburg (0.5% Native American/Other), Versailles (0.4% Native American/Other), and Burgin (0.2% Native American/Other).

Salvisa's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Salvisa, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salvisa is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Salvisa ranks 355th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salvisa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Salvisa's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.5%.

Salvisa is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawrenceburg (2% Multiracial), and High Bridge (0% Multiracial). Salvisa is less Multiracial than neighboring Harrodsburg (4.4% Multiracial), Versailles (5% Multiracial), and Burgin (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.