Saluda, SC Demographics

A map of Saluda's Population by Race

Saluda, South Carolina had a population of 3,122 in 2020. It was 25.0% White, 30.8% Black, 0.2% Asian, 40.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Saluda, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Saluda is the 141st most populous. 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's White Population

782 residents of Saluda identify as White, or 25.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Saluda considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Saluda is ranked #416 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Saluda is less White than neighboring Ward (65.5% White), Johnston (29.8% White), Ridge Spring (38.7% White), Monetta (58% White), and Silverstreet (76.8% White).

Saluda's Black Population

963 residents of Saluda identify as Black, or 30.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Saluda slightly larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Saluda is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Saluda is more Black than neighboring Ward (23.5% Black), Monetta (22.4% Black), and Silverstreet (17.1% Black). Saluda is less Black than neighboring Johnston (62.6% Black), and Ridge Spring (54.7% Black).

Saluda's Asian Population

7 residents of Saluda identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Saluda roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Saluda is ranked #308 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Saluda is more Asian than neighboring Ward (0% Asian), Ridge Spring (0% Asian), and Silverstreet (0% Asian). Saluda is less Asian than neighboring Johnston (0.8% Asian), and Monetta (0.5% Asian).

Saluda's Hispanic Population

1,275 residents of Saluda identify as Hispanic, or 40.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Saluda considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Saluda is ranked #3 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Saluda is more Hispanic than neighboring Ward (6.7% Hispanic), Johnston (3.9% Hispanic), Ridge Spring (4.3% Hispanic), Monetta (14.1% Hispanic), and Silverstreet (1.2% Hispanic).

Saluda's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Saluda identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Saluda roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Saluda is ranked #332 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Saluda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ward (0% Native American/Other), Johnston (0.2% Native American/Other), Ridge Spring (0% Native American/Other), and Silverstreet (0% Native American/Other). Saluda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monetta (0.5% Native American/Other).

Saluda's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Saluda identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Saluda roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Saluda is ranked #339 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Saluda is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridge Spring (2.2% Multiracial). Saluda is less Multiracial than neighboring Ward (4.2% Multiracial), Johnston (2.7% Multiracial), Monetta (4.4% Multiracial), and Silverstreet (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.