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Prosperity

County:
Newberry County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.972

Prosperity is a town located in Newberry County, South Carolina. Prosperity has a 2026 population of 1,272. Prosperity is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 7.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,187 in 2020.

The median household income in Prosperity is $62,958 with a poverty rate of 10.06%. The median age in Prosperity is 41.6 years: 40 years for males, and 43.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males.

1.3K
Total Population
645
Density (mi²)
14 1.11%
Growth

Prosperity Population

Prosperity Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,272141.11%
20251,258141.13%
20241,244151.22%
20231,229171.4%
20221,212141.17%
20211,198110.93%
20201,18710.08%
20191,30300%
20181,30340.31%
20171,299110.85%
20161,28880.63%
20151,28040.31%
20141,27680.63%
20131,268-1-0.08%
20121,26920.16%
20111,267877.37%
20101,26930.24%

Median Age

Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 40 years

Prosperity Adults

There are 999 adults, (272 of whom are seniors) in Prosperity.

Sex Ratio

Female: 673 (51.1%)
Male: 645 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Prosperity includes 52.66% White, 41.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White69452.66%
Black or African American54841.58%
Two or more races544.1%
Other race221.67%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White413.11%
Black or African American342.58%
Other race221.67%
Two or more races181.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White65349.54%
Black or African American51439%
Two or more races362.73%

Prosperity Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Prosperity 's average per capita income is $48,979. Household income levels show a median of $62,958. The poverty rate stands at 10.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,034-
Families$85,417$93,727
Households$62,958$76,316
Non Families$40,662$43,383

$48,979

Average Income

$62,958

Median Household Income

10.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)