Newberry County, South Carolina Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Newberry County, SC Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Newberry County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,435 | 5,295,781 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 59.4 | 165.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.23% | 1.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,325 | 2,118,015 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Newberry County grew by 1.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 38,435 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Newberry County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.1% of residents. That is about the same share as South Carolina.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,095 21.1% on par
- Millennials 29–44 7,051 18.3% -2.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,838 20.4% +0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,866 20.5% +2.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below South Carolina, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.3% of the people living in Newberry County and men 48.7%.
- Women 51.3% South Carolina 51.2%
- Men 48.7% South Carolina 48.8%
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Economy
Newberry County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Newberry County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,057 | $69,383 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.74% | 5.01% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Newberry County is about 11% lower than in South Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | Newberry County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $224,444 | $239,609 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $871 | $1,179 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.1% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Newberry County is about 21.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $871 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Newberry County spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Newberry County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.9 | 22.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.9 | 44.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,664 | $5,753 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 11.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,486 | 9,507 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 763 | 1,499 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
South Carolina:
Greenwood County (16.5 min), Sumter County (18.2 min), Florence County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
McCormick County (33.9 min), Fairfield County (30.8 min), Chester County (30.6 min).
The average commute time in Newberry County is about the same as in South Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Newberry County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Newberry County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
South Carolina:
Charleston County (0.4), Beaufort County (0.3), Richland County (0.3).
Lowest:
Allendale County (0.1), Marlboro County (0.2), Chesterfield County (0.2).
Health
Newberry County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Newberry County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.0% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.2% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
South Carolina:
Beaufort County (0.8), Charleston County (0.8), Dorchester County (0.8).
Lowest:
Dillon County (0.8), Allendale County (0.8), Marlboro County (0.8).
Newberry County, SC Compared With Nearby Counties
Newberry County, SC is the 3rd largest of the 5 counties compared here, 38,435 residents against a local median of 47,775. Where Newberry County, SC breaks from the counties next to it is median household income, sitting 18% above the local median of $52,596 at $62,057. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread $35,632 on median household income, so Newberry County, SC sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Newberry County, SC has the 2nd highest median household income of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry County, SC | 38,435 | $62,057 #2/5 | $224,444 #3/5 | 21.9 min #1/5 |
| Union County, SC | 26,885 | $41,432 | $189,062 | 22.0 min |
| Laurens County, SC | 68,664 | $57,581 | $82,578 | 23.0 min |
| Fairfield County, SC | 20,550 | $47,611 | $580,357 | 30.8 min |
| Lexington County, SC | 304,957 | $77,064 | $260,113 | 22.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newberry County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Newberry County, South Carolina?
About 38,435 people live in Newberry County, South Carolina, in 15,325 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 43.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Newberry County, South Carolina?
Averaged over its land area, Newberry County, South Carolina has 59 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Newberry County, South Carolina?
The median home costs 3.6 times the median household income ($224,444 against $62,057), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $871 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Newberry County, South Carolina?
20.8% of adults in Newberry County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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