Salt Lick, Kentucky
Salt Lick: Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Salt Lick is a city located in the county of Bath in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 303 and a population density of 148 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 322 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Salt Lick
| Population : | 322 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Bath County |
| Postal code : | 40371 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 2.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:35:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 157 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salt Lick is located at 38°7'12"N 83°36'53"W (38.1200800, -83.6146300).
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Demographics
The population of Salt Lick increased by 5.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 303 | - | census |
| 2011 | 307 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 308 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 313 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 316 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 320 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 320 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 324 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 324 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 327 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 322 | -1.55% | estimation process |
Salt Lick zip code is 40371.
County name: Bath, County
fips: 21011
Schools in Salt Lick
College & universities near Salt Lick, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157386 | Morehead State University | Morehead (KY) | 40351 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salt Lick, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Salt Lick
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lick Post Office | Salt Lick (KY) | 40371 |
Other cities in Bath County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bath County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Owingsville | 1,564 | City in Bath County, Kentucky |
| Sharpsburg | 338 | City in Kentucky, United States |
