State
County
Land Area
8.9 sq mi
Density
1,134.4/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.59%
Growth Since 2010
-1.34%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
38,437
Newberry is a city located in South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 10,139, it is the 41st largest city in South Carolina and the 3069th largest city in the United States. Newberry is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,277 in 2010. Newberry reached it's highest population of 10,580 in 2000. Spanning over 9 miles, Newberry has a population density of 1,134 people per square mile.
The average household income in Newberry is $46,773 with a poverty rate of 25.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $787 per month, and the median house value is $95,300. The median age in Newberry is 41.2 years, 39.5 years for males, and 43.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newberry was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38,437 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 38,440 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 38,443 | 62 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 38,381 | 447 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 37,934 | 162 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 37,772 | 112 | 0.30% |
| 2014 | 37,660 | 199 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 37,461 | -70 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 37,531 | 29 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 37,502 | -107 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 37,609 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,082 | 59.37% |
| White | 3,680 | 35.92% |
| Two or More Races | 249 | 2.43% |
| Some Other Race | 171 | 1.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.27% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,047 | 2.28 | 52 |
| Non Family | 1,814 | 1.25 | 45.6 |
| Married | 1,335 | 2.63 | 82.3 |
| Female | 755 | 4.13 | 17.4 |
| Male | 143 | 2.25 | 32.9 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 384 | 5.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,213 | 17.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,349 | 34.76% |
| Some College | 1,207 | 17.86% |
| Associates Degree | 464 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 766 | 11.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 375 | 5.55% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,652 | 2,390 | 255 |
| White | 2,901 | 2,629 | 830 |
| Hispanic | 96 | 48 | |
| Other Race | 79 | 31 | |
| Multiple Races | 56 | 41 | 21 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$26,853
Average Earnings
$25,533
Average Male
$28,144
Average Female
94.77% of Newberry residents speak only English, while 5.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,667 | 2,065 | 36.44% |
| White | 3,071 | 230 | 7.49% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 43 | 23.50% |
| Multiple | 245 | 22 | 8.98% |
25.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.03%
Male Poverty Rate
27.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newberry is Black, with 36.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newberry is White, with 7.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.23%.
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.7%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 11.27% |
| Black | 159 | 3.48% |
9.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
96.76%
Native Born
3.24%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
96.76% of Newberry residents were born in the United States, with 79.67% having been born in South Carolina. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,139 | -60 | -0.59% |
| 2019 | 10,199 | -60 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 10,259 | -56 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 10,315 | 107 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 10,208 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 10,206 | -20 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 10,226 | 18 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 10,208 | -68 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 10,276 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 10,296 | -70 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 10,366 | -214 | -0.20% |
| 2000 | 10,580 | 38 | 0.04% |
| 1990 | 10,542 | 676 | 0.66% |
| 1980 | 9,866 | 648 | 0.68% |
| 1970 | 9,218 | 1,010 | 1.17% |
| 1960 | 8,208 | 662 | 0.84% |
| 1950 | 7,546 | 36 | 0.05% |
| 1940 | 7,510 | 212 | 0.29% |
| 1930 | 7,298 | 1,404 | 2.16% |
| 1920 | 5,894 | 866 | 1.60% |
| 1910 | 5,028 | 421 | 0.88% |
| 1900 | 4,607 | 1,587 | 4.31% |
| 1890 | 3,020 | 0.00% |