U.S. County · Profile

Saluda County

19.1KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.30%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Saluda County has a population of 19,123 as of 2023. It is located in South Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Saluda County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):16.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White60.9%11,646
Black or African American23.1%4,417
Hispanic or Latino16.1%3,079
Two or More Races10.0%1,912
Some Other Race5.1%975
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%134
Asian0.2%38
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Saluda County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$51,041
31.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,912
27.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.9%
55.7% above national average
Median Age
43.3 years

Income & Poverty

$51,041Median Household Income
$27,912Per Capita Income
17.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$51,041$68,901
Families$61,663$77,809
Married-couple Families$61,663$69,063
Nonfamily Households$27,687$29,902

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Saluda County, South Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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