South Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,131 (100%) |
| Population Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,009 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,409 |
| Median Home Value | $146,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,543 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,035 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,635 (17.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,873 (19.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,670 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 5,563 (72.5%) |
The table below compares Saluda County to the other 46 counties and county equivalents in South Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 41 | 13th |
| Population Density | # 37 | 22nd |
| Median Household Income | # 32 | 33rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 30 | 38th |
| Diversity Index | # 4 | 93rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
