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Saluda

North Carolina · 713 residents · 1.557 sq mi
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Saluda is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,977. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,300. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
713
+24%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.5
+20%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4305566828079331990201020202024Saluda
2024683
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,977
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,376
−11%since 2000
from $25,149 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
51.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+10%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(539)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(81)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(671)
Black2.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score14.5%(103)
Diversity Score
14
+2%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
Female
56.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saluda, North Carolina?

Saluda, North Carolina has about 713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saluda, North Carolina?

The typical household in Saluda, North Carolina earns about $63,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saluda, North Carolina expensive?

In Saluda, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $208,300, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Saluda, North Carolina?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Saluda, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saluda, North Carolina?

About 1.6% of people in Saluda, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saluda, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Saluda, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 241 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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