Demographics & People — Saluda, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,095 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
| Median Age | 30.9 |
| Total Households | 1,196 |
| Family Households | 869 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Diversity Index | 0.592 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 656 |
| Black or African American | 747 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,756 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,724 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,663 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,073 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 1,073 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 941 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 590 |
| German | 170 |
| American | 91 |
| English | 89 |
| Irish | 82 |
Language
| English Only | 1,288 |
| Spanish | 1,400 |
| Population 5+ | 2,721 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 139 |
| Population 18+ | 2,159 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Saluda, South Carolina.