Salley, South Carolina

Salley is a town in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 398 at the 2010 census.[3] It is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. Salley is known for hosting the Chitlin Strut, a town-wide festival, every November.

Salley, South Carolina
Town
Location of Salley, South Carolina
Coordinates: 33°33′57″N 81°18′15″W
Country United States of America
State South Carolina
County Aiken
Area
 • Total0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
 • Land0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
374 ft (114 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total398
 • Density531/sq mi (205.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29137
Area code(s)803, 839
FIPS code45-63115[1]
GNIS feature ID1250735[2]

History

The Salley Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[4] Salley elected Ladonna Hall as mayor on November 5, 2019. Mayor Hall was the first African American and first Woman elected to this position in the town's history. The incumbent Mayor unsuccessfully challenged those results.

Geography

Salley is located at 33°33′57″N 81°18′15″W[5] in eastern Aiken County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 1.41%,is water.[3]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890252—
1900241−4.4%
191031129.0%
192040028.6%
19304338.3%
19404432.3%
1950407−8.1%
1960403−1.0%
197045011.7%
198058429.8%
1990451−22.8%
2000410−9.1%
2010398−2.9%
Est. 2018414[6]4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2000 census there were 410 people, 165 households, and 110 families in the town. The population density was 529.0 people per square mile (203.0/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 250.3 per square mile (96.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 49.27% African American, 46.83% White, 1.71% Native American, 0.98% Asian, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24%.[1]

Of the 165 households 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.3% of households were one person and 17.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.10.

The age distribution was 22.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median household income was $28,750 and the median family income was $41,250. Males had a median income of $39,063 versus $18,661 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,250. About 28.6% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.1% of those under age 18 and 36.1% of those age 65 or over.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Salley town, South Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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