Saluda County, SC elected officials: county council, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Saluda County: 10 seats on 6 elected bodies.
County Council
Saluda County Council
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| County Council Member | James Frank Daniel source |
| County Council Member | Justin Anderson source |
| County Council Member | Jim Moore source |
| County Council Member | Jack Atkinson source |
| County Council Member | Carey Bedenbaugh source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Court | Sheri C. Coleman source |
| Coroner | Angie Rita source |
| Probate Judge | Abigail Ridgell source |
| Sheriff | Josh Price source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Saluda County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 7 local governments in Saluda County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 3 | 1 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 2 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Saluda County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 17.1% · White 57.1% · Black 21.2% · Asian 0.4% · Other or more than one race 4.1% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Saluda County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.2% | 293 | 8,951 | 9,244 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 352 | 8,953 | 9,305 |
| July 2026 | 3.4% | 325 | 9,153 | 9,478 |
| June 2026 | 3.8% | 347 | 8,834 | 9,181 |
| May 2026 | 3.3% | 312 | 9,177 | 9,489 |
| April 2026 | 3.0% | 288 | 9,432 | 9,720 |
| March 2026 | 3.4% | 336 | 9,509 | 9,845 |
| February 2026 | 4.6% | 455 | 9,481 | 9,936 |
| January 2026 | 5.0% | 453 | 8,549 | 9,002 |
| December 2025 | 4.4% | 392 | 8,531 | 8,923 |
| November 2025 | 4.6% | 415 | 8,560 | 8,975 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.1% | 369 | 8,705 | 9,074 |
| August 2025 | 4.1% | 369 | 8,702 | 9,071 |
| July 2025 | 4.2% | 395 | 9,032 | 9,427 |
| June 2025 | 4.0% | 363 | 8,813 | 9,176 |
| May 2025 | 3.3% | 306 | 8,932 | 9,238 |
| April 2025 | 3.1% | 290 | 9,107 | 9,397 |
| March 2025 | 3.2% | 311 | 9,329 | 9,640 |
| February 2025 | 3.8% | 366 | 9,281 | 9,647 |
| January 2025 | 3.7% | 324 | 8,391 | 8,715 |
| December 2024 | 3.3% | 284 | 8,432 | 8,716 |
| November 2024 | 3.6% | 313 | 8,464 | 8,777 |
| October 2024 | 3.5% | 315 | 8,728 | 9,043 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.9% | 355 | 8,853 | 9,208 |
| 2024 | 3.6% | 319 | 8,622 | 8,941 |
| 2023 | 2.8% | 237 | 8,336 | 8,573 |
| 2022 | 2.7% | 227 | 8,144 | 8,371 |
| 2021 | 3.0% | 253 | 8,080 | 8,333 |
| 2020 | 4.1% | 342 | 7,976 | 8,318 |
| 2019 | 2.5% | 213 | 8,354 | 8,567 |
| 2018 | 2.9% | 248 | 8,275 | 8,523 |
| 2017 | 3.7% | 320 | 8,369 | 8,689 |
| 2016 | 4.3% | 378 | 8,490 | 8,868 |
Crime reported in Saluda County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38 | 201.5 | 159 | 843.0 |
| 2023 | 52 | 279.5 | 108 | 580.5 |
| 2022 | 54 | 292.0 | 141 | 762.5 |
| 2021 | 41 | 209.9 | 200 | 1,024.1 |
| 2019 | 49 | 243.0 | 302 | 1,497.6 |
| 2018 | 57 | 284.2 | 280 | 1,396.0 |
| 2017 | 52 | 262.8 | 250 | 1,263.3 |
| 2016 | 70 | 356.2 | 233 | 1,185.8 |
By police agency (3)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 35 | 94 | 15,437 |
| Saluda Police Department | 2025 | 6 | 43 | 3,056 |
| Ridge Spring Police Department | 2024 | 0 | 10 | 583 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (3), 2023
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda County Sheriff's Office | 26 | 11 | 14,998 |
| Saluda Police Department | 7 | 0 | 3,028 |
| Ridge Spring Police Department | 3 | 0 | 580 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 1.93 | 11 | 3 |
| 2022 | 38 | 2.06 | 14 | 3 |
| 2020 | 33 | 1.64 | 34 | 3 |
| 2019 | 35 | 1.74 | 39 | 3 |
| 2017 | 33 | 1.67 | 41 | 3 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Saluda County Clerk of Court?
- Sheri C. Coleman is the Clerk of Court of Saluda County, South Carolina.
- Who is the Saluda County Coroner?
- Angie Rita is the Coroner of Saluda County, South Carolina.
- Who is the Saluda County Probate Judge?
- Abigail Ridgell is the Probate Judge of Saluda County, South Carolina.
- Who is the Saluda County Sheriff?
- Josh Price is the Sheriff of Saluda County, South Carolina.
- Who are the Saluda County commissioners?
- James Frank Daniel (County Council Member); Justin Anderson (County Council Member); Jim Moore (County Council Member); Jack Atkinson (County Council Member); Carey Bedenbaugh (County Council Member).
- What is the population of Saluda County?
- About 19,131 people, with a median age of 42.6; the median household income is $51,009 and 18.7% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Saluda County?
- 3.2% in September 2026 (preliminary): 293 people unemployed in a labor force of 9,244, against 4.1% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Saluda County?
- 7 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal, 1 school district and 2 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Saluda County?
- 1: Saluda. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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