Saluda County, South Carolina

Saluda County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,875.[1] Its county seat is Saluda.[2] The county was formed from northern and eastern portions of Edgefield County.[3]

Saluda County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°01′N 81°44′W
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1896
Named forSaluda River
SeatSaluda
Largest townSaluda
Area
 • Total462 sq mi (1,200 km2)
 • Land453 sq mi (1,170 km2)
 • Water9.0 sq mi (23 km2)  2.0%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total19,875
 • Estimate 
(2018)
20,544
 • Density43/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.saludacounty.sc.gov

Saluda County is part of the Columbia, SC Metropolitan Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 462 square miles (1,200 km2), of which 453 square miles (1,170 km2) is land and 9.0 square miles (23 km2) (2.0%) is water.[4] Saluda County is largely in the Saluda River basin with a small portion of western Saluda in the Savannah River basin.

Adjacent Counties

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
190018,966—
191020,94310.4%
192022,0885.5%
193018,148−17.8%
194017,192−5.3%
195015,924−7.4%
196014,554−8.6%
197014,528−0.2%
198016,15011.2%
199016,3571.3%
200019,18117.3%
201019,8753.6%
2018 (est.)20,544[5]3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 19,181 people, 7,127 households, and 5,295 families living in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile (16/km2). There were 8,543 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 65.80% White, 29.99% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.29% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 7.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,127 households, out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 14.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 22.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.90% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,774, and the median income for a family was $41,603. Males had a median income of $29,221 versus $21,395 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,328. About 12.00% of families and 15.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.40% of those under age 18 and 16.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 19,875 people, 7,527 households, and 5,393 families living in the county.[11] The population density was 43.9 inhabitants per square mile (16.9/km2). There were 9,289 housing units at an average density of 20.5 per square mile (7.9/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 61.1% white, 26.3% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% Pacific islander, 0.2% Asian, 10.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 14.4% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 17.8% were American, 14.7% were German, 8.6% were English, and 8.2% were Irish.[13]

Of the 7,527 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.4% were non-families, and 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 39.6 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $40,508 and the median income for a family was $45,173. Males had a median income of $31,264 versus $28,344 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,717. About 11.7% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Communities

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 64.5% 5,526 32.9% 2,813 2.6% 225
2012 60.0% 5,135 38.9% 3,328 1.2% 101
2008 60.3% 5,191 38.6% 3,323 1.0% 89
2004 59.9% 4,537 39.6% 3,001 0.5% 40
2000 59.5% 4,098 38.9% 2,682 1.6% 111
1996 49.6% 2,825 43.6% 2,486 6.8% 389
1992 47.8% 2,968 38.5% 2,393 13.7% 848
1988 61.6% 3,225 37.9% 1,984 0.4% 23
1984 63.9% 3,515 35.7% 1,962 0.4% 24
1980 47.4% 2,450 51.3% 2,651 1.3% 68
1976 43.1% 2,085 56.1% 2,715 0.8% 39
1972 73.9% 3,095 24.4% 1,022 1.8% 74
1968 30.5% 1,466 25.0% 1,200 44.5% 2,136
1964 64.2% 2,524 35.8% 1,409
1960 48.4% 1,268 51.6% 1,353
1956 14.9% 341 47.2% 1,080 37.8% 865
1952 46.7% 1,396 53.3% 1,592
1948 0.8% 15 9.8% 187 89.5% 1,712
1944 1.3% 14 85.6% 924 13.2% 142
1940 1.3% 15 98.7% 1,115
1936 0.8% 10 99.3% 1,324
1932 0.5% 7 99.5% 1,307
1928 0.6% 5 99.4% 796
1924 0.3% 3 99.6% 1,094 0.2% 2
1920 0.3% 3 99.6% 1,111 0.2% 2
1916 0.1% 1 99.5% 1,227 0.4% 5
1912 0.0% 0 98.0% 850 2.0% 17
1904 0.7% 7 99.3% 938
1900 0.6% 7 99.5% 1,269

See also

Notable people

References
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