Salyersville, KY Demographics

A map of Salyersville's Population by Race

Salyersville, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,708, an increase from the 1,591 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salyersville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salyersville has become considerably more 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 Salyersville, that probability was 5.8% in 2020 and 15.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salyersville is ranked the 189th 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). Salyersville was ranked the 190th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salyersville's White Population

1,565 residents of Salyersville, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salyersville is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Salyersville ranks 26th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salyersville's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Salyersville's population has decreased from 97.0% to 91.6%.

Salyersville is more White than neighboring West Liberty (75.7% White). Salyersville is less White than neighboring Paintsville (92.3% White), West Van Lear (95.8% White), Auxier (99.7% White), and Prestonsburg (93.9% White).

Salyersville's Black Population

12 residents of Salyersville, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salyersville is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Salyersville ranks 470th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salyersville's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 12. Black residents' share of Salyersville's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Salyersville is more Black than neighboring Paintsville (0.3% Black), West Van Lear (0% Black), and Auxier (0% Black). Salyersville is less Black than neighboring West Liberty (17.1% Black), and Prestonsburg (1.2% Black).

Salyersville's Asian Population

0 residents of Salyersville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salyersville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Salyersville ranks 369th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

Salyersville is less Asian than neighboring West Liberty (1.6% Asian), Paintsville (3.1% Asian), West Van Lear (4.2% Asian), and Prestonsburg (0.6% Asian).

Salyersville's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Salyersville, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salyersville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Salyersville ranks 458th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salyersville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Salyersville's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.3%.

Salyersville is more Hispanic than neighboring West Liberty (2.5% Hispanic), Paintsville (0.5% Hispanic), West Van Lear (0% Hispanic), Auxier (0% Hispanic), and Prestonsburg (0% Hispanic).

Salyersville's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Salyersville, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salyersville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Salyersville ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salyersville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 187.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salyersville's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Salyersville is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Liberty (0% Native American/Other), Paintsville (0.3% Native American/Other), West Van Lear (0% Native American/Other), Auxier (0% Native American/Other), and Prestonsburg (0% Native American/Other).

Salyersville's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Salyersville, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salyersville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Salyersville ranks 507th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salyersville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 126.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Salyersville's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.0%.

Salyersville is more Multiracial than neighboring West Van Lear (0% Multiracial), and Auxier (0.3% Multiracial). Salyersville is less Multiracial than neighboring West Liberty (3.1% Multiracial), Paintsville (3.4% Multiracial), and Prestonsburg (4.2% 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.