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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newberry

South Carolina · 10,539 residents · 8.992 sq mi
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Newberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $46,400. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,539
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 10,580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,172 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,063
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,064 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,397
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,389 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$278
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $379 in 2000
US average: $450
61.6%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.9% in 2000
38.4% rent
2.4
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(5,056)
Black41.1%(4,347)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,004)
Asian0.5%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.1%(7,732)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(6,095)
Black41.7%(4,400)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(28)
Asian0.3%(36)
Other0.1%(8)
Diversity Score61.7%(6,507)
62
−16%vs 2000
vs 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newberry, South Carolina?

Newberry, South Carolina has about 10,539 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newberry, South Carolina?

The typical household in Newberry, South Carolina earns about $19,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newberry, South Carolina expensive?

In Newberry, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $46,400, and the typical rent is about $278 a month.

How educated are people in Newberry, South Carolina?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newberry, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newberry, South Carolina?

About 25.2% of people in Newberry, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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