Saltillo, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 753, Saltillo's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Saltillo is a small community located in Tennessee, within Hardin County. The total population is 753. It ranks as the 336th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saltillo is 51.4 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saltillo is $59,063. This is 15% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Saltillo, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $122,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Saltillo is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Saltillo has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Saltillo, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.