Salt Rock, West Virginia is a small but vibrant community located in Putnam County. With a population of 2,072, it has a population density of 96 people per square mile, which is slightly higher than the national average of 93 people per square mile. Salt Rock has an array of local businesses that contribute to its lively atmosphere. These businesses include the Long Point Outfitters shop, The Pizza Joint restaurant, Smithy's Coffee and Cafe, the Salt Rock IGA grocery store and more. The area also offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities for residents to enjoy, such as hiking at nearby Kanawha State Forest or kayaking on the Kanawha River. Other organizations in Salt Rock include churches, schools and the Southside Volunteer Fire Department. Sports fans can also watch local high school sports events at Hurricane High School or follow professional teams with games broadcasted at Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in nearby Barboursville.
The population in Salt Rock (zip 25559) is 2,072. There are 102 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Salt Rock (zip 25559) is 43.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Salt Rock (zip 25559) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Salt Rock (zip 25559)
- 49.7% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 25.6% are married with children
- 27.3% have children, but are single
Race in Salt Rock (zip 25559)
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander