Saluda County, SC Demographics
Saluda County, SC is the 40th most populous of 46 counties in South Carolina, with 18,862 residents across 453 square miles. That is about 42 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 18,862 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 453 sq mi |
| Density | 42 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Saluda County compares to the US
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Central Location: Saluda County, SC
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Saluda County, SC
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9602.01 | 4,654 | 104.6 | 44 |
| Census Tract 9602.02 | 3,706 | 56.3 | 66 |
| Census Tract 9603.01 | 2,895 | 40.6 | 71 |
| Census Tract 9601 | 2,777 | 113.7 | 24 |
| Census Tract 9604 | 2,770 | 85.7 | 32 |
| Census Tract 9603.02 | 2,060 | 51.8 | 40 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.