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Saluda

Virginia · 769 residents · 3.253 sq mi
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Saluda is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $174,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
769
+5%vs 2011
vs 732 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
236 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 225 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+2%vs 2011
vs 43.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
456541627712798201020202024Saluda
2024615
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,281
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,824 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,013
−14%vs 2011
vs $23,181 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.272
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.305 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $206,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−36.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−10%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(475)
Black31%(227)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(11)
Diversity Score60.2%(441)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(494)
Black30.9%(238)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.5%(27)
Diversity Score62.8%(483)
Diversity Score
63
+4%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+10%vs 2011
vs 28.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.6% in 2011
Female
38.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saluda, Virginia?

Saluda, Virginia has about 769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saluda, Virginia?

The typical household in Saluda, Virginia earns about $58,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saluda, Virginia expensive?

In Saluda, Virginia, the median home is worth about $174,300.

How educated are people in Saluda, Virginia?

About 19.1% 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 0.0% of people in Saluda, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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