Saluda County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,131 | — | #1,932 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,009 | -32.1% | #2,716 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,332 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $146,500 | -48.0% | #2,307 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $851 | -26.8% | #1,738 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.4% | #2,538 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Saluda County has a population of 19,131, making it the #1,932 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Saluda County is $51,009, ranking #2,716 out of 3,222 counties — 32.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Saluda County is $146,500 (-48.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $851/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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82.1% of residents in Saluda County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.4% below the national rate.
About Saluda County, South Carolina
Saluda County, South Carolina has a total population of 19,131, making it the 1,932nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Saluda County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Saluda County is $51,009, which ranks #2,716 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Saluda County is $146,500, 48.0% below the national median. Renters in Saluda County pay a median gross rent of $851 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Saluda County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.4 min.
Saluda County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%).
All data for Saluda County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.