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Saluda, SC


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Saluda, South Carolina

Saluda, South Carolina, in Saluda county, is 38 miles N of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 99 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 3,066.

The People and Families of Saluda

In Saluda, about 41% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 51% of Saluda is non-white. Saluda boasts a diverse population for South Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saluda had a median family income of $31,042.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Saluda ($450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Saluda Housing

About 59% of housing units in Saluda are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Saluda, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Saluda strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Saluda, SC

Comparing Saluda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married15

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime37
Low Violent Crime13

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