Saluda, North Carolina is a small town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. With a population of only 646 people, according to the US Census Bureau, Saluda boasts a population density of 452 people per square mile. Despite its small size, there are many great things to do and see in Saluda. Notable local businesses include The Purple Onion Cafe & General Store which offers home cooked meals and delicious ice cream, Saluda Outfitters for outdoor gear and apparel, and the Mason-Dixon Bookshop for books about regional history. Outdoor activities include hiking at DuPont State Recreational Forest and kayaking on the Green River. Other popular organizations in Saluda include the Saluda Center which provides classes in cooking, dance, arts & crafts and more. Lastly, each fall the town hosts an annual Carolina Festival with live music, games and other fun activities. In addition to these year-round activities, Saluda also hosts local sporting events such as softball tournaments throughout summer months.
The population in Saluda is 646. There are 415 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Saluda is 60.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Saluda is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Saluda
- 54.4% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 22.7% are married with children
- 3.8% have children, but are single
Race in Saluda
- 96.5% are White
- 2.4% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander