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Saluda

South Carolina · 3,086 residents (2025 est.) · 3.249 sq mi
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Saluda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,506. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $77,700. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,055
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
940 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
−1%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,086 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Saluda
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,506
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,495
+19%since 2000
from $13,032 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−15%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing15.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(1,219)
Black40.4%(1,240)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(594)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.7%(2,444)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(426)
Black26.2%(801)
Hispanic / Latino55.2%(1,687)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(141)
Diversity Score75.6%(2,309)
Diversity Score
76
−5%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+30.7 ptssince 2017
from 43.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2016
from 63.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2016
from 36.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saluda, South Carolina?

Saluda, South Carolina has about 3,055 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saluda, South Carolina earns about $42,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saluda, South Carolina expensive?

In Saluda, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $77,700, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Saluda, South Carolina?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Saluda, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saluda, South Carolina?

About 43.9% of people in Saluda, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saluda, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Saluda, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 224 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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