Saluda, SC Demographics

A map of Saluda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,687	1,275	55.2%	40.8%
Black	801	963	26.2%	30.8%
White	426	782	13.9%	25.0%
Native American/Other	103	14	3.4%	0.4%
Multiracial	38	81	1.2%	2.6%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.2%

Saluda, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,055, a slight decrease from the 3,122 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.2% Hispanic, 26.2% Black, 13.9% White, 3.4% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South 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 67.5% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saluda is ranked the 148th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saluda's White Population

426 residents of Saluda, or 13.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saluda is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Saluda ranks 416th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's White population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. White residents' share of Saluda's population has decreased from 25.0% to 13.9%.

Saluda is less White than neighboring Ward (33.1% White), Johnston (29% White), Ridge Spring (29.6% White), Monetta (24.8% White), and Silverstreet (83.9% White).

Saluda's Black Population

801 residents of Saluda, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saluda is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Saluda ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Black residents' share of Saluda's population has decreased from 30.8% to 26.2%.

Saluda is more Black than neighboring Silverstreet (14.2% Black). Saluda is less Black than neighboring Ward (59.2% Black), Johnston (62.4% Black), Ridge Spring (58.8% Black), and Monetta (37.9% Black).

Saluda's Asian Population

0 residents of Saluda, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saluda is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Saluda ranks 317th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Saluda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Saluda is less Asian than neighboring Johnston (0.3% Asian).

Saluda's Hispanic Population

1,687 residents of Saluda, or 55.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saluda is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Saluda ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Saluda's population has increased from 40.8% to 55.2%.

Saluda is more Hispanic than neighboring Ward (6.9% Hispanic), Johnston (2.5% Hispanic), Ridge Spring (10.8% Hispanic), Monetta (33.7% Hispanic), and Silverstreet (0% Hispanic).

Saluda's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Saluda, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saluda is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Saluda ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 635.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saluda's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.4%.

Saluda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ward (0% Native American/Other), Johnston (1.2% Native American/Other), Ridge Spring (0% Native American/Other), Monetta (0% Native American/Other), and Silverstreet (0% Native American/Other).

Saluda's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Saluda, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saluda is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Saluda ranks 347th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saluda's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Saluda's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.2%.

Saluda is more Multiracial than neighboring Ward (0.8% Multiracial), and Ridge Spring (0.8% Multiracial). Saluda is less Multiracial than neighboring Johnston (4.5% Multiracial), Monetta (3.5% Multiracial), and Silverstreet (1.8% 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.