Newberry County, SC

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2021 Population

37,842

1.27% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.3

0.237% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.7%

10.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,950

10.7% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$119,300

0.675% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

17,222

2.44% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Newberry County, SC had a population of 37.8k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $50,950. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Newberry County, SC declined from 38,329 to 37,842, a −1.27% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,038 to $50,950, a 10.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newberry County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.6%), Other (Hispanic) (3.83%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.01%), and White (Hispanic) (1.95%).

None of the households in Newberry County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Newberry County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newberry County, SC are Newberry College (278 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Newberry County, SC was $119,300, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in Newberry County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Newberry County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Newberry County, SC borders Fairfield County, SC, Greenwood County, SC, Laurens County, SC, Lexington County, SC, Richland County, SC, Saluda County, SC, and Union County, SC.

United States South Carolina Newberry, SC

Population & Diversity

Newberry County, SC is home to a population of 37.8k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.45% of Newberry County, SC residents were born outside of the country (2.06k people).

In 2021, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.7k people) in Newberry County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.45k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Newberry County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Newberry County, SC was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newberry County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newberry County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
22.7k ± 106
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.6k ± 142
Other (Hispanic)
1.45k ± 345

7.97%

Hispanic Population

3.02k people

7.97% of the people in Newberry County, SC are hispanic (3.02k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newberry County, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,828 ± 5,970 people
India
16,728 ± 3,170 people
Honduras
13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

Foreign-Born Population

5.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.06k people

4.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.9k people

As of 2021, 5.45% of Newberry County, SC residents (2.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newberry County, SC was 4.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Newberry County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
790 ± 238
Gulf War (2001-)
461 ± 193
Gulf War (1990s)
245 ± 117

Newberry County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newberry County, SC employs 17.2k people. The largest industries in Newberry County, SC are Manufacturing (3,996 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,473 people), and Retail Trade (1,717 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,942), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,919), and Transportation & Warehousing ($48,162).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.2k

2021 Value

± 1,059

−2.44%

1 Year decline

± 8.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newberry County, SC declined at a rate of −2.44%, from 17.7k employees to 17.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newberry County, SC, are Production Occupations (2,376 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,556 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,301 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newberry County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.2k

2021 Value

± 1,059

−2.44%

1 Year decline

± 8.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newberry County, SC declined at a rate of −2.44%, from 17.7k employees to 17.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newberry County, SC, are Manufacturing (3,996 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,473 people), and Retail Trade (1,717 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newberry County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Newberry County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,716

Median earning men ± $3,592

$31,351

Median earning women ± $1,924

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,844), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,386), and Wholesale Trade ($46,944).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,938), Wholesale Trade ($45,934), and Construction ($45,673).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

234
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
196
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
167
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$633k
Manufacturing
$75.9k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$42.5k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Newberry County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 61.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.816%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.816%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Newberry County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Newberry County, SC awarded 278 degrees. The student population of Newberry County, SC in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 1,446 male students and 1,038 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newberry County, SC are White (160 and 62%), followed by Black or African American (65 and 25.2%), Unknown (26 and 10.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 1.55%).

The largest universities in Newberry County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Newberry College (278 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Newberry County, SC are General Psychology (34 and 12.2%), General Business Administration & Management (31 and 11.2%), and Sport & Fitness Management (29 and 10.4%).

The median tuition cost in Newberry County, SC for private four year colleges is $25,650.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Newberry County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,484 (58.2% men and 41.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,484 students enrolled in Newberry County, SC, 58.2% men and 41.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,078 records, of which 50.3% were women and 49.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Sport & Fitness Management
29 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
34 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Newberry County, SC was Sport & Fitness Management with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Newberry County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Newberry College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

278 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Newberry College with 278 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newberry County, SC, which is 0.931 times less than the 144 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 160 degrees mean that there were 2.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 65 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($850) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Measure

In 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newberry County, SC was $119,300 in 2021, which is 0.487 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $118,500 to $119,300, a 0.675% increase. The homeownership rate in Newberry County, SC is 75.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Newberry County, SC have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newberry County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Newberry County, SC is $50,950. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Newberry County, SC was Census Tract 9507 with a value of $59,167, followed by Census Tract 9501 and Census Tract 9506.01, with respective values of $57,361 and $54,014.

In 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newberry County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.45%.

Housing

Property

$119,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,728

$11,478

Median Property Taxes

±$829

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newberry County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Newberry County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.8% of the housing units in Newberry County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newberry County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9507
Census Tract 9501
Census Tract 9506.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newberry County, SC was Census Tract 9507 with a value of $59,167, followed by Census Tract 9501 and Census Tract 9506.01, with respective values of $57,361 and $54,014.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Newberry County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,950

Median Household Income

± $4,069

15.1k

Number of Households

± 969

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.1k households in Newberry County, SC grew to $50,950 from the previous year's value of $46,038.

The following chart displays the households in Newberry County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newberry County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.7%)
Carpooled (7.23%)
Worked At Home (3.07%)

In 2021, 86.7% of workers in Newberry County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.23%) and those who worked at home (3.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newberry County, SC have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Newberry County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newberry County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newberry County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newberry County, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newberry County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.45%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newberry County, SC (5.76k out of 36.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newberry County, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 23.7% of the children was living in poverty in Newberry County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 290 in Newberry County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 64.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.6% of the population of Newberry County, SC has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Newberry County, SC see 1538 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.195% decrease from the previous year (1541 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3204 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1672 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,538 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Newberry County, SC

Primary care physicians in Newberry County, SC see an average of 1,538 patients per year. This represents a 0.195% decrease from the previous year (1,541 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Newberry County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.42%

Uninsured

43.7%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newberry County, SC grew by 1.77% from 9.25% to 9.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newberry County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 78.1 in Newberry County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Newberry County, SC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.2% in Newberry County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Newberry County, SC.

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