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Saluda County

South Carolina · 18,862 residents · 452.709 sq mi
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Saluda County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,100. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,862
−2%since 2000
from 19,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+21%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K20K21K1990201020202024Saluda County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,410
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,774 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,097
+41%since 2000
from $16,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(11,936)
Black29.8%(5,707)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,401)
Asian0%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(12,283)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(11,264)
Black21.4%(4,028)
Hispanic / Latino16%(3,012)
Asian0.2%(35)
Other1.6%(310)
Diversity Score70.3%(13,254)
Segregation Score33.4%(6,291)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saluda County, South Carolina?

Saluda County, South Carolina has about 18,862 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saluda County, South Carolina earns about $43,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saluda County, South Carolina expensive?

In Saluda County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $110,100, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Saluda County, South Carolina?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Saluda County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saluda County, South Carolina?

About 18.4% of people in Saluda County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saluda County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Saluda County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,505 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9603.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 29138ZIP 29006ZIP 29166
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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