2023 ACS Census Data · Population 18,958
Saluda County is a small county in South Carolina with a population of 18,958. The median household income is $52,957, 19% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.4%, median home value is $123,200, and 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
18,958
2023 estimate
Rank #1934 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,957
Household
Rank #2496 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$123,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2463 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #1935 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
16.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below South Carolina avg·19% below national avg
Poverty Rate
9% below South Carolina avg·29% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% above South Carolina avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,590
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
32% below South Carolina avg·41% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% below South Carolina avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above South Carolina avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above South Carolina avg·3% above national avg
Housing Units
9,420
Households
7,507
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,315
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
75.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% below South Carolina avg·18% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below South Carolina avg·5% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
20.0%
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