Saluda County GIS Maps
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Saluda County, South Carolina, has 18,862 residents and covers 452.9 square miles. The population declined 5.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Saluda County is 45081.
Saluda is the county's largest population center. Saluda County also includes 3 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Saluda County Trends
- Population
- 18,862▾
- Median Home Value
- $123,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 27,402▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Saluda County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Saluda County Population
Saluda County had 18,862 residents in 2020. That was 5.1% lower than in 2010. Saluda County had 319 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 42 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Saluda, Leesville and Ward.
Population Trend in Saluda County SC
Saluda County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Saluda County Zip Codes
Saluda County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Saluda (29138), Leesville (29006) and Ward (29166). Saluda is the largest zip by population, with about 10,070 residents or 53% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 109% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Saluda County SC
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29138 | Saluda | 10,070 | ▾ -7.5% |
| 29006 | Leesville | 9,608 | ▴ 0.4% |
| 29166 | Ward | 904 | — 0% |
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Saluda County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Saluda County Demographics
Saluda County has a median age of 43, which makes the county a little older than South Carolina overall. About 21.9% of residents are under 18, while 20.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 19.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Saluda County SC
Median Age
43
Under 18
21.9%
Age 65+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
19.9%
Saluda County School Districts
Saluda County is served by 3 public school districts with 27,402 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Aiken County, Saluda County and Lexington 3. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Saluda County SC
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken County School District | 22,916 | 83.6% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Saluda County School District | 2,525 | 9.2% | ▴ 2% |
| Lexington School District 3 | 1,961 | 7.2% | ▾ -1.5% |
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Saluda County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Saluda County Housing & Real Estate
Saluda County has a median home value of $123,200 and a median gross rent of $814. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the South Carolina median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $530,750 and homes spent about 79 days on the market.
Saluda County Housing Mix
Saluda County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Saluda County Housing Trends
Saluda County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Saluda County, SC
Saluda County has 624 business listings across 230 categories. The largest categories in Saluda County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (67, 10.7%), Baptist Church (24, 3.8%), and Farm (13, 2.1%). The full Saluda County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Saluda County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Saluda County, SC
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 67 | 10.7% |
| Baptist Church | 24 | 3.8% |
| Farm | 13 | 2.1% |
| Car Dealerships | 10 | 1.6% |
| Discount Store | 10 | 1.6% |
| Religious Organization | 10 | 1.6% |
| Restaurants | 9 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 | 1.4% |
| Event Planning | 9 | 1.4% |
| American Restaurants | 8 | 1.3% |
Saluda County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| WarRap Game Room | Active Life | Saluda |
| AERIAL SPECIALISTS INC. | Advertising Agency | Ward |
| Carolina Ridge Farm Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Ridge Spring |
| Rodgers Fertilizer LLC | Agricultural Service | Saluda |
| Ridge Poultry & Livestock | Agriculture | Ridge Spring |
| Saluda County Airport | Airport | Saluda |
| Saluda County EMS - Circle Substation | Ambulance And Ems Services | Batesburg-Leesville |
| Fiddler Blues | American Restaurants | Prosperity |
| Kaiser Antiques & Landscape Art | Antique Store | Batesburg-Leesville |
| Saluda Commons Senior Living | Apartments | Saluda |
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Saluda County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Saluda County Basemaps
Saluda County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Saluda County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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