CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603.02
South Carolina · Saluda County · 1,937 residents · 51.816 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32lowest low rent burden in SC#1650 US0.0%#90highest old in SC55.0 yrs#112lowest low density in SC37.38/sq mi#117lowest low poverty in SC4.0%TRACT SHAPE · Saluda County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 9603.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,167. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $237,700. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% more than the Saluda County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
Total population
1,937
−7%since 2020
from 2,083 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
37 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 40 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
−8%since 2020
from 59.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,167
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,436 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,206
+34%since 2020
from $30,816 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+24.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.389 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
Retail trade11.5%
Information11%
Construction9.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Other services6.2%
Finance & insurance6%
Public administration4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Manufacturing2.1%
Education & health services1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$237,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
2.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−11%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,029)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score6.3%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(1,583)
Black7%(136)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(179)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(39)
Diversity Score39.8%(771)
Diversity Score
40
+528%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.1 min
−14%since 2020
from 35.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
46.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,937 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $79,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $237,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 4.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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