Saluda, NC Profile: Facts & Data

The City of Saluda had a population of 678 as of July 1, 2024. Saluda ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Saluda is located at latitude 35.2362 and longitude -82.3493 in Polk County. The formal boundaries for the City of Saluda encompass a land area of 1.56 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Polk County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

While the primary coordinates for City of Saluda are located in Polk County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Henderson County.

The City of Saluda has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Saluda, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	678 (100%)
Population in Households	614 (90.6%)
Population in Families	427 (63.0%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	64 ( 9.4%)
Population Density	436
Diversity Index²	25


INCOME
Median Household Income	$69,354
Average Household Income	$90,882
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	29%
Per Capita Income	$39,310
Wealth Index⁵	82
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (55.1)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	500 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	219 (43.8%)
Renter Occupied HU	73 (14.6%)
Vacant Housing Units	208 (41.6%)
Median Home Value	$324,627
Average Home Value	$349,087
Housing Affordability Index³	88

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	292
Average Household Size	2.10
Family Households	163
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Saluda, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Saluda to the other 777 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 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.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	1.70%	0.32%
Households	0.99%	0.54%
Families		0.49%
Median Household Income		2.12%
Per Capita Income		3.05%
Owner Occupied HU		0.45%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 518	33rd
Population Density	# 497	36th
Median Household Income	# 262	66th
Housing Affordability Index	# 251	32nd
Per Capita Income	# 220	72nd
Diversity Index	# 698	10th

Saluda, NC Profile: Facts & Data

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Saluda, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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Saluda, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

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