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Newtown

South Carolina · 770 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 $28,849. Population has declined 13% since 2021. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,200. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

770
−13%vs 2021
vs 882 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,469 / sq mi
−13%vs 2021
vs 1,683 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
38.5
+1%vs 2021
vs 38.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
74981087193199220202024Newtown
2024972
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,849
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $26,311 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$14,904
+3%vs 2021
vs $14,474 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
26.1%
−7.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$72,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $72,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$777
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $829 in 2021
US average: $1,124
54.6%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.3% in 2021
45.4% rent
2.5
−9%vs 2021
vs 2.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(34)
Black96.1%(848)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(7)
Black95.6%(736)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(31)
4
−57%vs 2021
vs 9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
−5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
−11.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
12.7%
−7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−18%vs 2021
vs 16.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
40.2%
−19.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
22.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.8%
−10.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
45.9%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
14.8%
−10.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.2% in 2021
54.6%
+3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.8% in 2021
1.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
11.1%
−10.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Newtown, South Carolina?

Newtown, South Carolina has about 770 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newtown, South Carolina earns about $28,849 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 $72,200, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Newtown, South Carolina?

About 18.3% 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 26.1% 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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