Newberry is a city located in Newberry County, South Carolina. Newberry has a 2026 population of 10,963. It is also the county seat of Newberry County. Newberry is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 2.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,696 in 2020.
The median household income in Newberry is $51,260 with a poverty rate of 31.51%. The median age in Newberry is 29.3 years: 29 years for males, and 29.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 29.3 years
Female: 29.4 years
Male: 29 years
There are 7,899 adults, (1,506 of whom are seniors) in Newberry.
Female: 5,438 (50.4%)
Male: 5,352 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Newberry includes 41.76% Black or African American, 39.61% White, 8.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,506 | 41.76% |
| White | 4,274 | 39.61% |
| Two or more races | 972 | 9.01% |
| Other race | 876 | 8.12% |
| Asian | 162 | 1.5% |
Newberry 's average per capita income is $37,253. Household income levels show a median of $51,260. The poverty rate stands at 31.51%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,455 | - |
| Families | $60,758 | $67,462 |
| Households | $51,260 | $57,206 |
| Non Families | $37,038 | $39,643 |
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