Saluda, South Carolina facts for kids
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Saluda, South Carolina
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Downtown Saluda
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Location in Saluda County, South Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | South Carolina | |
| County | Saluda | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.29 sq mi (8.52 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.25 sq mi (8.41 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) | |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) | |
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| • Total | 3,122 | |
| • Density | 960.91/sq mi (371.05/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
29138
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| Area codes | 864, 821 | |
| FIPS code | 45-63250 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250737 | |
| Website | www.townofsaluda.com | |
Saluda is a town in Saluda County, South Carolina, United States. It is located along the Little Saluda River. Saluda is also the county seat, which means it is the main town where the county government is located. In 2020, about 3,122 people lived here.
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Discover Saluda's Location
Saluda is found at 34°0′11″N 81°46′18″W / 34.00306°N 81.77167°W. This location is in the state of South Carolina. The town has a total area of about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The town itself is shaped like a circle.
Saluda's Growing Population
The number of people living in Saluda has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 289 | — | |
| 1910 | 610 | 111.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,203 | 97.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,381 | 14.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,516 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,594 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,089 | 31.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,442 | 16.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,752 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,798 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,066 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,565 | 16.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,122 | −12.4% | |
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Understanding Saluda's Community (2020)
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 3,122 people living in Saluda. These people lived in 1,126 households, which are like homes or families. About 756 of these were families. The town is home to people from many different backgrounds.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 782 | 25.05% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 963 | 30.85% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.22% |
| Other/Mixed | 89 | 2.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,275 | 40.84% |
Saluda's Past: A Brief History
Before 1896, Saluda was known by a different name: Redbank. When Saluda County was formed, the town's name was changed to Saluda. This was done to match the county it became the main town for.
Many important historical places in Saluda are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Bonham House, the Butler Family Cemetery, and the Saluda Theatre. These sites help us remember the town's rich past.
Learning and Education in Saluda
Saluda is part of the Saluda County School District. This district has five public schools for different age groups. These schools are Hollywood Elementary, Saluda Primary, Saluda Elementary, Saluda Middle, and Saluda High School.
There is also a private school called W. Wyman Kings Academy. Other public schools include Saluda Opportunity School and Saluda County Adult Education. For older students, there is the Piedmont Technical College Saluda County Center.
The school district is very diverse. Between 2018 and 2022, about 59% of students were white. About 22% were Black or African American. Around 21% were Hispanic or Latino. A small number were American Indian/Alaska Native or from other backgrounds. Most students, about 66%, spoke only English at home. About 2.7% of students had a disability.
Saluda also has a public library. It is a branch of the Saluda County Library. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Famous People from Saluda
Many interesting people have come from Saluda. Here are a few:
- James Butler Hare (1918–1966) was a politician. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina.
- Lyndon Amick was a NASCAR race car driver. He later became a soldier.
- James Bonham fought and died at the famous Battle of the Alamo. His childhood home in Saluda is still standing today.
- Milledge Luke Bonham was James Bonham's younger brother. He later became the Governor of South Carolina.
- Jonathon Brooks was a professional football player. He played for the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, and St. Louis Cardinals.
- Rudolph Mitchell (1926-2019) was also a politician.
- William B. Travis was a commander at the Alamo.
