Newberry County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Newberry County, South Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Newberry County, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Newberry County, South Carolina. The estimated population of Newberry County, South Carolina is 37,842 people, with a median age of 42.3.

We can look at the total population in Newberry County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,842
 -1.27% -0.19%
2020
38,329
+0.35%
-
2019
38,194
+0.33%
-
2018
38,068
+0.41%
-
2017
37,914
 - -

Population of Newberry County, South Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
59.9%
59.8%
 +0.17%
Black/African American
30.6%
31.6%
 -3.16%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
8%
7.3%
 +9.59%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Newberry County, South Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.3 +0.24% 41.7 +0.48% 43 -2.27%
2020 42.2 +0.48% 41.5 +0.73% 44 +1.85%
2019 42 +1.2% 41.2 +1.98% 43.2 +1.17%
2018 41.5 0% 40.4 +3.06% 42.7 -2.06%
2017 41.5 - 39.2 - 43.6 -

The median age of Newberry County, South Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,457 -18.57% 2,169 +9.8% 2,022 2,380
10 to 19 2,491 +5.58% 2,476 -3.17% 2,630 2,387
20 to 29 2,475 -0.83% 2,282 -2.81% 2,447 2,216
30 to 39 1,913 -7.88% 1,883 -0.34% 1,763 1,856
40 to 49 2,293 +4.77% 2,495 -7.28% 2,401 2,307
50 to 59 2,730 -11.65% 2,879 -2.76% 2,424 2,781
60 to 69 2,295 +19.97% 2,564 +6.77% 2,788 2,734
70+ 1,840 +9.76% 2,672 +0.52% 2,026 2,680

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Newberry County, South Carolina is $50,950.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Newberry County.

  • Under 25
    $51,607.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,220.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,935.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,316.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Newberry County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Newberry County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Newberry County, South Carolina is currently $68,292.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.60% of households in Newberry County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Newberry County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Newberry County is $28,591.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Newberry County by the total population of Newberry County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Newberry County, South Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Newberry County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Newberry County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Newberry County over the age of 16 is 30,532.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Newberry County is 56.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,109 39.40% 26.60%
20 to 24 years 2,381 75.00% 7.30%
25 to 29 years 2,282 87.40% 7.50%
30 to 34 years 2,003 84.80% 8.10%
35 to 44 years 4,150 88.40% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 4,672 80.20% 0.30%
55 to 59 years 2,707 60.70% 5.70%
60 to 64 years 2,762 52.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 4,518 25.20% 5.00%
75 years and over 2,948 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Newberry County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 19,777 56.80% 3.00%
Black or African American 9,129 63.90% 7.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 74 32.40% 0.00%
Asian 63 100.00% 28.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 877 61.00% 1.70%
Two or more races 612 69.90% 2.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,865 66.00% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,192 56.40% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Newberry County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Newberry County is 17,222, with median earnings of $33,735.00.

Women in Newberry County, South Carolina earning approximately 83.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,222 $33,735.00
Male 9,173 $37,716.00
Female 8,049 $31,351.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,252 $59,167.00
Business and Financial 596 $47,109.00
Computer and Mathematical 142 $64,356.00
Architecture and Engineering 197 $31,807.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $0.00
Community and Social Service 521 $31,345.00
Legal 49 $42,734.00
Educational and Library 1,039 $43,908.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 96 $19,737.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,155 $42,347.00
Healthcare Support 786 $20,602.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 286 $34,783.00
Law Enforcement 334 $39,123.00
Food Preparation and Serving 645 $18,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 885 $20,656.00
Personal Care and Service 474 $20,000.00
Sales 1,301 $15,974.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,556 $28,148.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 163 $30,298.00
Construction and Extraction 701 $35,795.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 984 $49,798.00
Production 2,376 $31,882.00
Transportation and Material Moving 487 $34,968.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 809 $83,369.00 443 $45,585.00
Business and Financial 126 $77,500.00 470 $46,114.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $62,986.00 105 $64,870.00
Architecture and Engineering 183 $31,943.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 384 $31,221.00 137 $47,292.00
Legal 13 $0.00 36 $39,667.00
Educational and Library 241 $52,813.00 798 $37,010.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $22,500.00 60 $19,737.00
Healthcare Practitioners 141 $56,280.00 1,014 $41,500.00
Healthcare Support 117 $4,979.00 669 $28,091.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 255 $34,647.00 31 $51,250.00
Law Enforcement 255 $39,399.00 79 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 453 $18,607.00 192 $16,364.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 534 $45,072.00 351 $10,170.00
Personal Care and Service 233 $24,017.00 241 $11,927.00
Sales 427 $34,375.00 874 $14,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 303 $29,583.00 1,253 $28,064.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 163 $30,298.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 678 $36,591.00 23 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 967 $50,028.00 17 $0.00
Production 1,580 $33,694.00 796 $29,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 368 $34,167.00 119 $38,702.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,137 households in Newberry County, with an average household size of 2.43 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,425 families in Newberry County with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,337 738 2,350 4,712
Average Household Size 2.91 2.26 3.48 1.18
Total Families 7,337 738 2,350 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.11 3.35 0

Poverty

Of the 10,425 families in Newberry County, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Newberry County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 18,208 housing units in Newberry County, South Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,137 83.13%
Vacant 3,071 16.87%

17.28% of the total 18,208 housing units in Newberry County are rental units. This is approximately 3,146 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,478 are occupied by the owner - or 63.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Newberry County is $848.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Newberry County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    513
  • Less than $500
    351
  • $500 to $999
    1,795
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    899
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    69
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    32
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Newberry County is $119,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Newberry County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2,245
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,748
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,731
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,589
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,625
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,089
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    395
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Newberry County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Newberry County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,291
  • 1940 to 1949
    846
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,900
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,790
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,262
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,350
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,068
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,557
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,144
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Newberry County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    856
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,242
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,712
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,327

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Newberry County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Newberry County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Newberry County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    622
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,490
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,943
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,682
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,265
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    963
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,611
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    459
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    349
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,832
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    986
  • 90 or more minutes
    191

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Newberry County, South Carolina in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Newberry County, South Carolina

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