CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Saluda

North Carolina · 631 residents · 1.557 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Asheville metro area
Compare
The short version

Saluda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,197. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,300. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
631
+10%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.2
+24%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4305566828079331990201020202024Saluda
2024683
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,197
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,824
+15%since 2000
from $25,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+103%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Saluda on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(573)
Black2.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(17)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score17%(107)
Diversity Score
17
+20%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+94%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Saluda

Lawtey
Pop 685
Fort White
Pop 665
Steinhatchee
Pop 756
Penney Farms
Pop 835
Places similar to Saluda
Head to head

Compare Saluda to nearby cities

SALUDA VS
Hendersonville
Income$53,449+27%
Home value$317,000+25%
Population15,867+2265%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SALUDA VS
Fletcher
Income$75,272+78%
Home value$331,100+30%
Population8,373+1148%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SALUDA VS
Travelers Rest
Income$54,583+29%
Home value$284,800+12%
Population9,135+1261%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SALUDA VS
Brevard
Income$54,103+28%
Home value$450,000+77%
Population8,098+1107%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Saluda, North Carolina?

Saluda, North Carolina has about 631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saluda, North Carolina earns about $42,197 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 $254,300, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Saluda, North Carolina?

About 45.2% 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 22.1% 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 159 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Saluda with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →