Saluda County, South Carolina
Saluda County: county in South Carolina, United States
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Saluda County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,875 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,315 inhabitants. Its county seat is Saluda. The county was created 130 years ago in 1895.
County Snapshot
Saluda County at a glance
Saluda County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Carolina counties
46
Open related pagesLargest city
SaludaPopulation 3,566
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Saluda County
| Population | 20,315 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Area | 1196 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.0061,-81.7269 |
| Named for | Saluda River |
| Altitude | 407 feet / 124 meters |
| Capital | Saluda |
| Establishment | January 01, 1896 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:40:08 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Saluda County is located at 34°0'22"N 81°43'37"W (34.0061400, -81.7269200). It has 4 neighbors: Aiken County, Edgefield County, Lexington County and Newberry County.
Saluda County map
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The largest city of Saluda County is Saluda with a population of 3,566. Other cities include, Ridge Spring population 738 and Ward population 91. See all Saluda County cities & populated places.
Saluda County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saluda County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda | 3,566 | Town in South Carolina |
| Ridge Spring | 738 | Human settlement in Saluda County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Ward | 91 | Town in South Carolina, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Saluda County
Official Website- Saluda
Demographics
The population of Saluda County increased by 2.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,875 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,803 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,866 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,062 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,071 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,159 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,187 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,299 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,397 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,473 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,315 | -0.78% | estimation process |
People born in Saluda County (3)
People born in Saluda County, including Alamo commander and defender. William B. Travis, politician William Butler, football coach Shack Shealy, .
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South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |