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Saluda

South Carolina · 3,122 residents · 3.249 sq mi
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Saluda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,500. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,122
+2%since 2000
from 3,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
961 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+12%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Saluda
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,625
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,904
+22%since 2000
from $13,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing14.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
52.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25%(782)
Black30.8%(963)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(1,275)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score81.8%(2,555)
Diversity Score
82
+3%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.5%
−41.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saluda, South Carolina?

Saluda, South Carolina has about 3,122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saluda, South Carolina earns about $34,625 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Saluda, South Carolina?

About 10.6% 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 38.3% 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 291 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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