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 $41,318 with a poverty rate of 40.08%. The median age in Saluda is 35.1 years: 35.3 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Saluda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,219 | 39.02% |
| Black or African American | 929 | 29.74% |
| White | 636 | 20.36% |
| Other race | 340 | 10.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,176 | 2.65 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Married | 460 | 2.98 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 378 | 1.03 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Male | 173 | 3.36 | 20.8 | 79.2 |
| Female | 165 | 4.67 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 14.41% |
| Associates Degree | 310 | 16.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 237 | 12.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 2.12% |
| High School Graduate | 426 | 22.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 271 | 14.35% |
| Some College | 332 | 17.58% |
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 | 784 | 480 | 127 |
| Black | 647 | 458 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 606 | 425 | 122 |
| White | 435 | 390 | 134 |
| Other Race | 145 | 47 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $21,525 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,583 | $54,792 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,905 | $0 | $26,336 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,006 | $17,694 | $28,875 |
| Some College | $0 | $6,953 | $32,647 |
$19,006
Average Earnings
$17,694
Average Male
$28,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.16% of Saluda residents speak only English, while 45.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,663 | 1,029 | 61.88% |
| Multiple | 1,219 | 829 | 68.01% |
| Other | 340 | 188 | 55.29% |
| Black | 929 | 168 | 18.08% |
| White | 510 | 55 | 10.78% |
40.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.62%
Male Poverty Rate
30.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saluda is Multiple, with 68.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saluda is White, with 10.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 60.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 50.18% |
| Some College | 41.28% |
| High School | 14.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 49.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Female Employed | 29.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,145 | $47,047 |
| Households | $32,986 | $41,318 |
| Married Families | $39,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,310 | $23,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 74 | 10.16% |
| White | 51 | 9.98% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 2.82% |
| Other Race | 14 | 8.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
65.01%
Born in Saluda
81.08%
Native Born
18.92%
Foreign Born
18.21%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
81.08% of Saluda residents were born in the United States, with 65.01% having been born in South Carolina. 18.21% 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% |