County · South Carolina
Newberry County, South Carolina
Newberry County, South Carolina. Newberry County had 39,561 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 45071.
Newberry County is the county of the Newberry, SC micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,561
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,719 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,435
Median household income
$61,780
±$2,811 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$173,300
±$8,657 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$872
±$53 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Newberry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 37,719 residents in Newberry County. The Census Bureau estimates 39,561 for July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 38,435 over 630 square miles of land.
| Measure | Newberry County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,435 | 5,296,225 | +241 |
| Households | 15,325±371 | 2,117,989 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.06 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,558±39 | 2,443,039 | +270 |
Newberry County's population since 2000
From 36,108 in 2000 to 39,561 in 2025: up 9.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Newberry County?
Newberry County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Newberry with 10,891 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Newberry | 10,691 | $51,260 |
|---|---|---|
| Whitmire | 1,390 | $37,837 |
| Prosperity | 1,178 | $62,958 |
| HelenaGEOID 4533100 | 870 | $38,651 |
| Little MountainGEOID 4541965 | 249 | $91,250 |
| SilverstreetGEOID 4566400 | 164 | $96,250 |
| PomariaGEOID 4557850 | 127 | $63,750 |
| PeakGEOID 4555150 | 51 | $138,472 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newberry County?
The median resident of Newberry County is 41.9 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.7%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newberry County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±0.6 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±0.3 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% | 7.4% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.7%±0.3 pts | 61.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.7%±0.4 pts | 24.6% | −2.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±0.7 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.2%±1.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±1.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±1.3 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8%±1.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.1%±2.3 pts | 32.1% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newberry County earn?
Half of Newberry County's 15,325 households earn less than $61,780 a year (±$2,811), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,429 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,351 after inflation. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newberry County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,780±$2,811 | $69,324 | +$7,351 |
| Mean household income | $77,240±$4,545 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,295±$2,158 | $39,236 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±2.9 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.1%±5.9 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8%±1.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6%±2.1 pts | 88.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newberry County?
Owners occupy 73.1% of Newberry County's occupied homes and renters 26.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,300 by its owner (±$8,657). The median renter pays $872 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newberry County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,300±$8,657 | $259,000 | +$30,170 |
| Median gross rent | $872±$53 | $1,180 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9%±8.2 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,314±$66 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1%±2.7 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,558±39 | 2,443,039 | +270 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±3.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.6%±2.6 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.6%±2.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.6%±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newberry County building?
Builders took permits for 160 new housing units across Newberry County in 2025 (151 single-family), 4.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newberry County get to work?
83.0% of Newberry County's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Newberry County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6%±1.7 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0%±2.6 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±2.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 11.5% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min±1.5 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Newberry County's census tracts?
Newberry County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,104 (Tract 9502.03) to $90,500 (Tract 9506.03).
| Tract 950145071950100 | 4,195±612 | $66,994 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0145071950201 | 2,237±393 | $45,089 |
| Tract 9502.0345071950203 | 3,799±465 | $42,104 |
| Tract 9502.0445071950204 | 3,812±545 | $67,717 |
| Tract 950345071950300 | 3,468±440 | $51,464 |
| Tract 9505.0245071950502 | 5,432±545 | $53,484 |
| Tract 9506.0145071950601 | 4,812±557 | $63,704 |
| Tract 9506.0345071950603 | 2,797±470 | $90,500 |
| Tract 9506.0445071950604 | 4,021±398 | $73,611 |
| Tract 950745071950700 | 3,862±552 | $72,171 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Newberry County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 27th of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 46 |
| Median household income | 19th of 46 |
| Median home value | 23rd of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th of 46 |
| Median age | 23rd of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newberry County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.