Saluda County, South Carolina

Total Population: 18,958

County Seat: Saluda

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Median Home Value

$123,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,957

Across all households

Median Age

43 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)57.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)22.1%
Hispanic or Latino16.6%
Two or More Races2.5%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.9%

65 Years and Over

20.1%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.2%

No Health Insurance

16.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,957

Mean Household Income

$72,636

Per Capita Income

$29,590

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$123,200

Median Rent

$814/mo

Total Housing Units

9,420

Owner-Occupied

78.1%

Renter-Occupied

21.9%

Vacancy Rate

20.3%

Married Couple Households

54.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.8%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

75.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45081.