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Newtown

South Carolina · 972 residents · 0.524 sq mi
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Newtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $60,600. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
Unchangedsince 2023
from 969 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,855 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,849 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
−10%since 2023
from 43.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
74981087193199220202024Newtown
2024972
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,857
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $33,214 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,436
−10%since 2023
from $18,343 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−5%since 2023
from 0.364 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $69,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $960 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−32%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black87%(843)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13%(126)
Diversity Score28.3%(274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black86.2%(838)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.8%(134)
Diversity Score29.7%(289)
Diversity Score
30
+5%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+38%since 2023
from 21.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% 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
13.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
55.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newtown, South Carolina?

Newtown, South Carolina has about 972 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newtown, South Carolina earns about $42,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newtown, South Carolina expensive?

In Newtown, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Newtown, South Carolina?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newtown, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newtown, South Carolina?

About 33.3% of people in Newtown, 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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