Newberry County's estimated 2026 population is 39,777 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newberry County is the 26th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 37,611 and has seen a growth of 5.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Newberry County includes 61.37% White, 29.22% Black or African American, 3.46% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (61.37%)
Black or African American (29.22%)
Two or more races (5.25%)
Other race (3.46%)
Asian (0.47%)
Native American (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,394 | 61.37% |
| Black or African American | 11,139 | 29.22% |
| Two or more races | 2,002 | 5.25% |
| Other race | 1,320 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Newberry County's average per capita income is $42,047. Household income levels show a median of $59,670. The poverty rate stands at 16.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,130 | - |
| Families | $73,829 | $92,704 |
| Households | $59,670 | $79,019 |
| Non Families | $33,076 | $46,770 |
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