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Saluda

Virginia · 615 residents · 3.253 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $263,800.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

615
+5%since 2023
from 588 in 2023
2010 – 2024
189 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 181 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.1
−1%since 2023
from 39.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
456541627712798201020202024Saluda
2024615
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,659
−8%since 2023
from $31,022 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−37.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.591
+28%since 2023
from 0.460 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$263,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $235,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
50.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
50.0% rent
17.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
70.1%
+31.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
62.9%
+62.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(311)
Black27.4%(161)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(96)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other2%(12)
Diversity Score77.3%(454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(355)
Black27.3%(168)
Hispanic / Latino13%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(12)
Diversity Score71.9%(442)
72
−7%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

73.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
26.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
12.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
40.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
22.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
21.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
48.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
14.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
25.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
21.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
56.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
86.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
13.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saluda, Virginia?

Saluda, Virginia has about 615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Saluda, Virginia expensive?

In Saluda, Virginia, the median home is worth about $263,800.

How educated are people in Saluda, Virginia?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Saluda, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saluda, Virginia?

About 6.5% of people in Saluda, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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