Newberry is a city located in Newberry County South Carolina. Newberry has a 2024 population of 10,925. Newberry is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,687 in 2020.
The average household income in Newberry is $56,135 with a poverty rate of 26.69%. The median age in Newberry is 31.8 years: 34.7 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newberry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,675 | 43.77% |
| White | 4,512 | 42.24% |
| Two or more races | 864 | 8.09% |
| Other race | 584 | 5.47% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,916 | 2.41 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Non Family | 1,505 | 1.28 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Married | 1,284 | 2.85 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Female | 852 | 3.89 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Male | 275 | 2.03 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 654 | 10.05% |
| Associates Degree | 516 | 7.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 779 | 11.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 539 | 8.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,918 | 29.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 670 | 10.3% |
| Some College | 1,432 | 22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,088 | 2,904 | 1,009 |
| Black | 2,665 | 2,058 | 288 |
| Hispanic | 693 | 175 | 1 |
| Other Race | 326 | 171 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 295 | 31 | 1 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,145 | $58,443 | $36,624 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,929 | $51,544 | $78,125 |
| High School Graduate | $26,943 | $26,898 | $27,096 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,871 | $27,500 | $18,077 |
| Overall | $29,322 | $28,826 | $30,491 |
| Some College | $25,979 | $26,489 | $24,438 |
$29,322
Average Earnings
$28,826
Average Male
$30,491
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.25% of Newberry residents speak only English, while 13.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,311 | 1,773 | 41.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,414 | 545 | 38.54% |
| Multiple | 806 | 254 | 31.51% |
| White | 3,545 | 213 | 6.01% |
| Other | 514 | 13 | 2.53% |
26.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.01%
Male Poverty Rate
30.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newberry is Black, with 41.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newberry is Other, with 2.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.32% |
| High School | 16.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.76% |
| Some College | 12.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.89% |
| Female Employed | 12.15% |
| Male Employed | 9.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,072 | $64,222 |
| Households | $47,565 | $56,135 |
| Married Families | $67,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,404 | $40,450 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
596
Number of Veterans
582
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 299 |
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 36 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 233 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 18 to 34 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 11.72% |
| Black | 109 | 3.26% |
| Other Race | 36 | 8.07% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 4.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.71%
Born in Newberry
89.16%
Native Born
10.84%
Foreign Born
8.93%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
89.16% of Newberry residents were born in the United States, with 68.71% having been born in South Carolina. 8.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,223 | 59 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 11,164 | 60 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 11,104 | 60 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 11,044 | 59 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 10,985 | 60 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 10,925 | 59 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 10,866 | 119 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 10,747 | 57 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 10,690 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 10,687 | 477 | 4.67% |
| 2019 | 10,210 | -72 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 10,282 | -36 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 10,318 | 104 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 10,214 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 10,211 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 10,229 | 17 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 10,212 | -64 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 10,276 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 10,295 | -67 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 10,362 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,580 | 38 | 0.36% |
| 1990 | 10,542 | 676 | 6.85% |
| 1980 | 9,866 | 648 | 7.03% |
| 1970 | 9,218 | 1,010 | 12.31% |
| 1960 | 8,208 | 662 | 8.77% |
| 1950 | 7,546 | 36 | 0.48% |
| 1940 | 7,510 | 212 | 2.9% |
| 1930 | 7,298 | 1,404 | 23.82% |
| 1920 | 5,894 | 866 | 17.22% |
| 1910 | 5,028 | 421 | 9.14% |
| 1900 | 4,607 | 1,587 | 52.55% |
| 1890 | 3,020 | -8,203 | -73.09% |