Saluda County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Saluda County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45081
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 081
Geography
- Land Area
- 453.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 462.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.005278
- Longitude
- -81.727903
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,024
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,929
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,747 | 87.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,280 | 12.6% |
| White | 11,093 | 61.5% |
| Black | 4,117 | 22.8% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,845 | 92.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,081 | 7.8% |
| White | 9,235 | 66.3% |
| Black | 3,420 | 24.6% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,131
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,627
- Poverty Rate
- 18.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,540
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,275 | 58.9% |
| Black | 4,063 | 21.2% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,960
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,039 | 36.9% |
| Republican | 5,723 | 52.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,198 | 10.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,144 | 46.9% |
| Female | 5,816 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,267 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 3.1% |
| Black | 2,820 | 25.7% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,107
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,560 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 22.3% |
| Black | 1,134 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 35.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,819 | 54.8% |
| Female | 3,288 | 56.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,137 (30.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,743 (20.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,543
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $146,397
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $900
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.