Saluda, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Saluda County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,095
Population
952/sq mi density
$40,567
Median Income
$16,840 per capita
$81,500
Home Value
$167,200 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
327
Violent Crime/100K
1,539 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,567 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,500 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,095
Census 2023
Population Density
952
per square mile
Land Area
3.3
square miles (8.5 km²)
Median Age
31.7 yrs
19% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
60.1%
Male
39.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 24.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 56.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
21.2%
Black
24.1%
Hispanic
56.7%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 47.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 45.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 6.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
47.3%
Spanish
45.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
20.6%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.9%
22% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
65.4%
28% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
34.6%
302% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.446
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,095 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 952 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 60.1% |
| Female | 39.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 24.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 47.3% |
| Spanish | 45.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 20.6% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 15.9% |
| Health Insurance | 65.4% |
| Uninsured | 34.6% |
| Broadband Access | 72.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.446 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |