Newberry County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,435 | — | #1,236 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,780 | -17.8% | #1,915 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,542 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,300 | -38.5% | #1,735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $872 | -25.0% | #1,600 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | +37.7% | #2,362 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Newberry County has a population of 38,435, making it the #1,236 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Newberry County is $61,780, ranking #1,915 out of 3,222 counties — 17.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.4% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Newberry County is $173,300 (-38.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $872/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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91.2% of residents in Newberry County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Newberry County, South Carolina
Newberry County, South Carolina has a total population of 38,435, making it the 1,236th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newberry County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newberry County is $61,780, which ranks #1,915 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Newberry County is $173,300, 38.5% below the national median. Renters in Newberry County pay a median gross rent of $872 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newberry County, 23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.0 min.
Newberry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%).
All data for Newberry County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.