Saluda, SC Demographics
What is the population of Saluda?
There are 3,095 residents in Saluda, with a median age of 31. Of this, 60.1% are males and 39.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.09% of the resident pool in Saluda, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.14%. Additionally, 19.77% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,626 people in Saluda currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,095 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 1,860 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 1,235 | -1.0% |
Male Population 60.1%
Female Population 39.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31 | -11.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 2,262 | -10.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 221 | 550.0% |
| Not Citizen | 612 | 7.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 73.09%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.14%
Not Citizen 19.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 24 | 300.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 33 | -50.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 134 | -6.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 140 | -15.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,626 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.81%
Moved from Same County 1.12%
Moved from Same State 4.53%
Moved from Different State 4.73%
Same House as Last Year 88.81%
What are the employment statistics in Saluda?
White-collar workers make up 72.23% of the working population in Saluda, while blue-collar employees account for 27.77%. There are also 568 entrepreneurs in Saluda (23.13% of the workforce); 1,598 workers employed in private companies (65.07%); and 160 people working in governmental institutions (6.51%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,774 | 123.4% |
| Blue Collar | 682 | 100.0% |
White Collar 72.23%
Blue Collar 27.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 568 | 136.7% |
| Private Companies | 1,598 | 111.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 160 | 131.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 130 | 80.6% |
Self Employees 23.13%
Private Companies 65.07%
Governmental Workers 6.51%
Not for Profit Companies 5.29%
How many households are there in Saluda?
There are a total of 1,196 households in Saluda, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 72.66% of these Saluda households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.34%. Additionally, 54.93% of households have children and 45.07% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,196 | 1.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -24.5% |
| Family Households | 869 | 8.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 327 | -13.5% |
Family Households 72.66%
Non-Family Households 27.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 657 | 15.7% |
| Households without Children | 539 | -11.3% |
Households with Children 54.93%
Households without Children 45.07%
What are the median and average incomes in Saluda?
The average annual household income in Saluda is $46,471, while the median household income sits at $40,567 per year. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,200 and $41,625, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $46,471 | 12.5% |
| Median Household Income | $40,567 | 23.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,252 | 3.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,705 | -4.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Saluda?
There are 1,302 housing units in Saluda, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 1,196 occupied housing units in Saluda, 47.99% are owner-occupied, while 52.01% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $173,700. In general, housing costs reach $700 per month in Saluda.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,302 | -2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 127 | 19.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 55 | -11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 76 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 75 | -42.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 184 | -22.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 174 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 409 | -7.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 147 | 70.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 55 | 19.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,196 | 1.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 574 | 0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 622 | 3.0% |
Owner Occupied 47.99%
Renter Occupied 52.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 155 | 9.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 419 | -2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $173,700 | -6.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $0 | N/A |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $700 | 25.0% |
With Mortgage 27%
Without Mortgage 73%
What is the level of education in Saluda?
Approximately 39.98% of the population in Saluda holds a high school degree (that's 842 residents), while 19.14% have attained a college certificate (403 locals) and 10.78% have a bachelor's degree (227 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 268 | -9.2% |
| Some High School | 842 | -1.2% |
| Some College | 403 | -37.2% |
| Associate Degree | 312 | -1.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 227 | -4.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 35.0% |
No High School 12.73%
Some High School 39.98%
Some College 19.14%
Associate Degree 14.81%
Bachelor's Degree 10.78%
Graduate Degree 2.56%
What is the marital status of Saluda residents?
A total of 986 people in Saluda have never been married (which represents 44.33% of the total population), while 918 of them are wedded (41.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 28 (1.26%) and 118 (5.31%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 986 | 6.8% |
| Married | 918 | -3.3% |
| Separated | 28 | -37.8% |
| Widowed | 202 | -14.8% |
| Divorced | 118 | 3.5% |
Never Married 44.33%
Married 41.28%
Separated 1.26%
Widowed 9.08%
Divorced 5.31%
What are the most common means of transportation in Saluda?
The top three means of transportation people in Saluda use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 814 residents commute by car, 87 prefer going to work by walking and 2 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 814 | 13.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 87 | 0.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Saluda by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.