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Newberry

South Carolina · 10,277 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 $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,300. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,277
−3%since 2000
from 10,580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
−2%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,064 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,409
+28%since 2000
from $14,389 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(4,512)
Black45.2%(4,642)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(882)
Asian0.6%(62)
Other1.5%(153)
Diversity Score74.2%(7,625)
Diversity Score
74
+2%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newberry, South Carolina?

Newberry, South Carolina has about 10,277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newberry, South Carolina earns about $29,583 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Newberry, South Carolina?

About 25.9% 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 28.3% of people in Newberry, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newberry, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Newberry, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 262 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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