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Saluda, VA
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Virginia.
Population
615
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
189
ZIP codes
0
Saluda and its ZIP codes
Saluda at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,800 (31% below Virginia).
Local data for Saluda, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saluda, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$263,800
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
39.1
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (65), Irish Americans (55), Polish Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Saluda.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,372
3,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,772
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $10,747 per person
How people get to work
Saluda, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.3%
Environment and hazard risk
Saluda, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
261
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
291
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saluda, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Saluda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UrbannaTown | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| WeemsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| IrvingtonTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| White StoneTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| West PointTown | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| LancasterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| KilmarnockTown | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| Gloucester CourthouseCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7 |
| DeltavilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| King and Queen Court HouseCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| GwynnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| New KentCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.5 |
| Gloucester PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.4 |
| HeathsvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 23 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saluda, VA in?
- Saluda is in Middlesex County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Saluda, VA?
- About 615 people live in Saluda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saluda?
- Nearby places include Urbanna (2.7 mi), Weems (8.8 mi), Irvington (10 mi), White Stone (12 mi), West Point (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023