Saluda County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,756, reflecting a 0.78% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Saluda County is the 40th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 19,905 and has grown -0.75% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 42.1 years
There are 14,935 adults, (3,940 of whom are seniors) in Saluda County.
Female: 9,622 (50.3%)
Male: 9,509 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Saluda County includes 58.94% White, 21.24% Black or African American, 6.16% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,275 | 58.94% |
| Black or African American | 4,063 | 21.24% |
| Two or more races | 2,460 | 12.86% |
| Other race | 1,179 | 6.16% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
Saluda County 's average per capita income is $44,614. Household income levels show a median of $51,009. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,072 | - |
| Families | $66,842 | $82,681 |
| Households | $51,009 | $73,199 |
| Non Families | $31,725 | $43,838 |
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