Saluda is a town located in Saluda County South Carolina. Saluda has a 2024 population of 3,053. Saluda is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,112 in 2020.
The average household income in Saluda is $46,471 with a poverty rate of 41.39%. The median age in Saluda is 31.7 years: 30.3 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Saluda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,342 | 43.36% |
| Black or African American | 747 | 24.14% |
| White | 656 | 21.2% |
| Other race | 330 | 10.66% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,196 | 2.57 | 48 | 52 |
| Married | 485 | 2.91 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 327 | 1.03 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Female | 215 | 3.72 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
| Male | 169 | 3.14 | 18.9 | 81.1 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
48.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 10.55% |
| Associates Degree | 306 | 16.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 227 | 12.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 2.95% |
| High School Graduate | 441 | 24.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 245 | 13.4% |
| Some College | 363 | 19.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 816 | 530 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 658 | 464 | 69 |
| Black | 538 | 415 | 15 |
| White | 398 | 374 | 145 |
| Other Race | 179 | 120 | 52 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,719 | $65,694 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,604 | $38,906 | $30,156 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,955 | $20,385 | $30,301 |
| Some College | $10,223 | $6,922 | $0 |
$21,955
Average Earnings
$20,385
Average Male
$30,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.34% of Saluda residents speak only English, while 52.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,756 | 998 | 56.83% |
| Multiple | 1,342 | 739 | 55.07% |
| Black | 747 | 195 | 26.1% |
| Other | 330 | 148 | 44.85% |
| White | 483 | 88 | 18.22% |
41.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.75%
Male Poverty Rate
34.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saluda is Hispanic, with 56.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saluda is White, with 18.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 62.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67.35% |
| Some College | 44.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25.62% |
| High School | 14.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 43.57% |
| Female Employed | 35.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,939 | $50,104 |
| Households | $40,567 | $46,471 |
| Married Families | $42,325 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,188 | $29,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
119
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 59 | 9.95% |
| White | 41 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 2.63% |
| Other Race | 13 | 7.26% |
| Native American | 4 | 50% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.26%
Born in Saluda
79.42%
Native Born
20.58%
Foreign Born
19.77%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
79.42% of Saluda residents were born in the United States, with 61.26% having been born in South Carolina. 19.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,980 | -14 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 2,994 | -15 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 3,009 | -15 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 3,024 | -14 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 3,038 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 3,053 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 3,068 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 3,064 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 3,073 | -39 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 3,112 | -484 | -13.46% |
| 2019 | 3,596 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 3,611 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 3,618 | 11 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 3,607 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 3,611 | 9 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 3,602 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 3,609 | 14 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 3,595 | 41 | 1.15% |
| 2011 | 3,554 | -21 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 3,575 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,066 | 268 | 9.58% |
| 1990 | 2,798 | 46 | 1.67% |
| 1980 | 2,752 | -228 | -7.65% |