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Newry

South Carolina · 412 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Newry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 65.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
412
+5%since 2023
from 393 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,397 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 1,332 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.9
+13%since 2023
from 58.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
18126233340448201020202024Newry
2024412
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5421.4%(88)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(57)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7460.9%(251)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,407
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,142
+116%since 2023
from $14,393 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+34.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+7%since 2023
from 0.466 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,400
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
6.7
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
94
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.5%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(49)
Diversity Score
67
−2%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican13.8%(57)
Mexican12.1%(50)
Ancestry
German10.4%(43)
American9.2%(38)
RANKED:Largest Dominican population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+48.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
4.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Female
44.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Foreign born
26.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.4%(65)
Married71.6%(164)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(183)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newry, South Carolina?

Newry, South Carolina has about 412 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newry, South Carolina earns about $45,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newry, South Carolina expensive?

In Newry, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $303,400.

How educated are people in Newry, South Carolina?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Newry, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newry, South Carolina?

About 26.0% of people in Newry, 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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