Saluda, SC population by race
The table below shows Saluda's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 636 | 20.36% |
| Black or African American | 929 | 29.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 340 | 10.88% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,219 | 39.02% |
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Saluda population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Saluda has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Saluda's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Saluda population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 20.36% are white, 29.74% are Black or African American, 10.88% are some other race and 39.02% are multiracial.
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Saluda, SC population by race.
The largest racial group in Saluda is Black or African American with a population of 929 (29.74% of the total population).
Saluda 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Saluda is Black or African American with a population of 929 (29.74% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,219 (39.02% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Saluda, SC
By ethnicity, 1,663 (53.23% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,461 (46.77% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Saluda, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 929 (63.59% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Saluda, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Saluda's Non-Hispanic population.
Saluda Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 510 | 34.91% |
| Black or African American alone | 929 | 63.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 22 | 1.51% |
Among the Hispanic population in Saluda, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,073 (64.52% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Saluda, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Saluda's Hispanic population.
Saluda Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 590 | 35.48% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,073 | 64.52% |
Things to know
What percentage of Saluda, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 53.23% of Saluda population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Saluda, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,073 (64.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Saluda, SC have?
Saluda, SC has 929 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 29.74% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Saluda is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Saluda, SC?
With 53.23% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Saluda.
That being said, with a 20.36% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Saluda.
What is the majority race in Saluda, SC?
With a population of 929 (29.74% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Saluda.
Whites are second largest race in Saluda, with 20.36% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
