Saluda, NC Demographics

A map of Saluda's Population by Race

Saluda, North Carolina has an estimated population of 683, an increase from the 631 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 8.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saluda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saluda has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Saluda, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saluda is ranked the 532nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Saluda was ranked the 526th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saluda's White Population

606 residents of Saluda, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saluda is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Saluda ranks 78th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Saluda's population has decreased from 90.8% to 88.7%.

Saluda is more White than neighboring East Flat Rock (61.8% White), Dana (58.4% White), Tryon (77.2% White), and Barker Heights (32.6% White). Saluda is less White than neighboring Flat Rock (94.3% White).

Saluda's Black Population

0 residents of Saluda, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saluda is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Saluda ranks 589th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Saluda's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Saluda is less Black than neighboring East Flat Rock (5.1% Black), Dana (0.2% Black), Tryon (9.5% Black), and Barker Heights (10.6% Black).

Saluda's Asian Population

8 residents of Saluda, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saluda is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Saluda ranks 539th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Saluda's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.2%.

Saluda is more Asian than neighboring Dana (0% Asian), Flat Rock (0.3% Asian), and Barker Heights (1% Asian). Saluda is less Asian than neighboring East Flat Rock (1.7% Asian), and Tryon (5.9% Asian).

Saluda's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Saluda, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saluda is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Saluda ranks 639th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Saluda's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.5%.

Saluda is less Hispanic than neighboring East Flat Rock (28.6% Hispanic), Dana (38.9% Hispanic), Flat Rock (4.4% Hispanic), Tryon (2.9% Hispanic), and Barker Heights (43.6% Hispanic).

Saluda's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Saluda, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saluda is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Saluda ranks 721st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Saluda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Saluda is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Flat Rock (0% Native American/Other), Tryon (0.3% Native American/Other), and Barker Heights (0% Native American/Other). Saluda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dana (0.7% Native American/Other), and Flat Rock (0.5% Native American/Other).

Saluda's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Saluda, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saluda is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Saluda ranks 438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 154.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Saluda's population has increased from 3.5% to 8.2%.

Saluda is more Multiracial than neighboring East Flat Rock (2.8% Multiracial), Dana (1.8% Multiracial), Flat Rock (0.6% Multiracial), and Tryon (4.2% Multiracial). Saluda is less Multiracial than neighboring Barker Heights (12.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.