Saluda County, South Carolina Population 2022
Saluda County, South Carolina's estimated population is 20,701 with a growth rate of 0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Saluda County, South Carolina is the 41st largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 19,907 and has seen a growth of 3.99% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 18,966 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 20,943 | 1,977 | 10.42% |
| 1920 | 22,088 | 1,145 | 5.47% |
| 1930 | 18,148 | -3,940 | -17.84% |
| 1940 | 17,192 | -956 | -5.27% |
| 1950 | 15,924 | -1,268 | -7.38% |
| 1960 | 14,554 | -1,370 | -8.60% |
| 1970 | 14,528 | -26 | -0.18% |
| 1980 | 16,150 | 1,622 | 11.16% |
| 1990 | 16,357 | 207 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 19,907 | 3,550 | 21.70% |
| 2011 | 19,803 | -104 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 19,866 | 63 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 20,062 | 196 | 0.99% |
| 2014 | 20,071 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 20,159 | 88 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 20,187 | 28 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 20,299 | 112 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 20,397 | 98 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 20,473 | 76 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 20,549 | 76 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 20,625 | 76 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 20,701 | 76 | 0.37% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,266 | 65.38% |
| Black or African American | 4,989 | 24.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 1,208 | 5.95% |
| Two or More Races | 809 | 3.99% |
Saluda County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,360 | 2.71 | 77.6 |
| Married | 4,058 | 3.06 | 87 |
| Male | 422 | 4.22 | 67.5 |
| Female | 973 | 3.68 | 60 |
| Non Family | 1,907 | 1.12 | 68.7 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,397 | 9.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,580 | 10.98% |
| High School Graduate | 4,923 | 34.23% |
| Some College | 2,441 | 16.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,414 | 9.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,633 | 11.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 996 | 6.92% |
Saluda County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 9,134 | 8,037 | 2,250 |
| 2+ Races | 396 | 306 | 36 |
| Black | 3,563 | 2,670 | 252 |
| Hispanic | 1,609 | 622 | 113 |
| Other Race | 568 | 51 | 14 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$30,491
Average Earnings
$32,044
Average Male
$27,340
Average Female
Saluda County, South Carolina Language by Age
Saluda County, South Carolina Language
84.59% of Saluda County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 15.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.59% of the population.
Saluda County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 809 | 577 | 71.32% |
| Native | 17 | 10 | 58.82% |
| Hispanic | 3,019 | 1,123 | 37.20% |
| Black | 4,934 | 1,187 | 24.06% |
| White | 11,716 | 1,266 | 10.81% |
| Other | 430 | NaN% |
18.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.17%
Male Poverty Rate
19.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Saluda County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saluda County, South Carolina is Multiple, with 71.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saluda County, South Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.90%.
Saluda County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Saluda County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Saluda County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Saluda County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 876 | 8.14% |
| Black | 234 | 5.94% |
| Native American | 17 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 3 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 24 | 3.80% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.43% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 2.99% |
Saluda County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
5.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.45%
Born in Saluda County, South Carolina
92.48%
Native Born
7.52%
Foreign Born
6.16%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.48% of Saluda County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 72.45% having been born in South Carolina. 6.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990