Saluda is a CDP located in Middlesex County Virginia. Saluda has a 2024 population of 630. It is also the county seat of Middlesex County. Saluda is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually but its population has increased by 3.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 606 in 2020.
The average household income in Saluda is $121,594 with a poverty rate of 14.67%. The median age in Saluda is 39.4 years: 38 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Saluda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 54.59% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 27.38% |
| Two or more races | 98 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 133 | 2.51 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 73 | 2.49 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 35 | 3.63 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Non Family | 25 | 0 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 20.52% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 0.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 18.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 6.48% |
| High School Graduate | 201 | 43.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.65% |
| Some College | 46 | 9.94% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 233 | 116 |
| Black | 139 | 94 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 28 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,542 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,542 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$38,542
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.67% of Saluda residents speak only English, while 16.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 26 | 12.75% |
| Black | 36 | 15 | 41.67% |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 100% |
14.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.19%
Male Poverty Rate
20%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saluda is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saluda is White, with 12.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 57.69% |
| High School | 11.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 12.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $137,251 |
| Households | $115,398 | $121,594 |
| Married Families | $121,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 4.05% |
| Black | 4 | 2.48% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
57.31%
Born in Saluda
84.18%
Native Born
15.82%
Foreign Born
11.9%
Non Citizen
3.91%
Naturalized
84.18% of Saluda residents were born in the United States, with 57.31% having been born in Virginia. 11.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 630 | -10 | -1.56% |
| 2023 | 640 | -10 | -1.54% |
| 2022 | 650 | 25 | 4% |
| 2021 | 625 | 19 | 3.14% |
| 2020 | 606 | -33 | -5.16% |
| 2019 | 639 | -52 | -7.53% |
| 2018 | 691 | 16 | 2.37% |
| 2017 | 675 | 45 | 7.14% |
| 2016 | 630 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 629 | 107 | 20.5% |
| 2014 | 522 | -32 | -5.78% |
| 2013 | 554 | 70 | 14.46% |
| 2012 | 484 | -248 | -33.88% |
| 2011 | 732 | -37 | -4.81% |
| 2010 | 769 | 0 | 0% |