Newberry, SC

Census Place

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2022 Population
10,682
1.77% 1-year growth
US Senator
Lindsey Graham
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Scott
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
31.8
10.9% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
26.7%
18.4% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$47,565
7.3% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$105,900
18.9% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
4,194
7.52% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Newberry, SC had a population of 10.7k people with a median age of 31.8 and a median household income of $47,565. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Newberry, SC grew from 10,496 to 10,682, a 1.77% increase and its median household income grew from $44,330 to $47,565, a 7.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newberry, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.04%), Other (Hispanic) (4.36%), and White (Hispanic) (2.71%).

None of the households in Newberry, 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.

91.1% of the residents in Newberry, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newberry, SC are Newberry College (271 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Newberry, SC was $105,900, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%.

Most people in Newberry, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Newberry, SC was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Newberry, SC is home to a population of 10.7k people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 10.8% of Newberry, SC residents were born outside of the country (1.16k people).

In 2022, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.68k people) in Newberry, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.22k White (Non-Hispanic) and 752 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.1%
2022 Citizenship
93.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 91.1% of Newberry, SC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Newberry, SC was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newberry, SC
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.68k ± 588
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.22k ± 568
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    752 ± 232
14.1%
Hispanic Population
1.51k people

In 2022, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.68k people) in Newberry, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.22k White (Non-Hispanic) and 752 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

14.1% of the people in Newberry, SC are hispanic (1.51k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    58,419 ± 5,900 people
  2. India
    18,341 ± 3,319 people
  3. Honduras
    13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.8%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.16k people
9.98%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.05k people

As of 2022, 10.8% of Newberry, SC residents (1.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newberry, SC was 9.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    299 ± 174
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    122 ± 116
  3. Korea
    38 ± 44

Newberry, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Newberry, SC employs 4.19k people. The largest industries in Newberry, SC are Manufacturing (964 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (497 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (452 people), and the highest paying industries are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($85,024), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,125), and Transportation & Warehousing ($51,382).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.19k
2022 Value
± 623
−7.52%
1 Year decline
± 22.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Newberry, SC declined at a rate of −7.52%, from 4.54k employees to 4.19k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newberry, SC, are Production Occupations (705 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (365 people), and Material Moving Occupations (364 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newberry, SC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.19k
2022 Value
± 623
−7.52%
1 Year decline
± 22.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Newberry, SC declined at a rate of −7.52%, from 4.54k employees to 4.19k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newberry, SC, are Manufacturing (964 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (497 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (452 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newberry, SC, though some of these residents may live in Newberry, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$28,065
Median earning men ± $5,712
$32,215
Median earning women ± $6,930

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($50,900), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,471), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,359).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($70,110), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,800), and Manufacturing ($34,926).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.54%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

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.

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham
Senator from South Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2003
Tim Scott
Senator from South Carolina3
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Newberry, SC awarded 271 degrees. The student population of Newberry, SC in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 724 male students and 588 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newberry, SC are White (152 and 60.1%), followed by Black or African American (61 and 24.1%), Unknown (32 and 12.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 1.58%).

The largest universities in Newberry, SC by number of degrees awarded are Newberry College (271 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Newberry, SC are General Business Administration & Management (48 and 17.7%), Sport & Fitness Management (29 and 10.7%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (22 and 8.12%).

The median tuition cost in Newberry, SC for private four year colleges is $26,350.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Newberry, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,312 (55.2% men and 44.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,312 students enrolled in Newberry, SC, 55.2% men and 44.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 537 records, of which 54% were women and 46% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Newberry, SC was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 22 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
271 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Newberry College with 271 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 153 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newberry, SC, which is 1.3 times more than the 118 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 152 degrees mean that there were 2.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 61 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,350) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Newberry, SC was $105,900 in 2022, which is 0.376 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $89,100 to $105,900, a 18.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Newberry, SC is 53.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Newberry, SC have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newberry, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$105,900
Median Property Value 2022
±$21,765
$2,080
Median Property Taxes
±$406

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Rent vs Own

53.1%
Homeownership
2022
65.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 53.1% of the housing units in Newberry, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.8%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9505.02
  2. Census Tract 9502.01

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Household Income

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$47,565
Median Household Income
± $5,265
3.92k
Number of Households
± 554

In 2022, the median household income of the 3.92k households in Newberry, SC grew to $47,565 from the previous year's value of $44,330.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newberry, SC is from South Carolina.
0.464
2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (81.5%)
  2. Carpooled (10.2%)
  3. Walked (4.52%)

In 2022, 81.5% of workers in Newberry, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who walked to work (4.52%).

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Commute Time

23.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newberry, SC have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.02% of the workforce in Newberry, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

26.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newberry, SC (2.53k out of 9.48k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

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.

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Health

88% of the population of Newberry, SC has health coverage, with 34.8% on employee plans, 28.3% on Medicaid, 8.98% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Newberry County, SC see 1602 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.16% increase from the previous year (1538 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3166 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1520 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,602 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Newberry County, SC

Primary care physicians in Newberry County, SC see an average of 1,602 patients per year. This represents a 4.16% increase from the previous year (1,538 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

12%
Uninsured
34.8%
Employer Coverage
28.3%
Medicaid
8.98%
Medicare
14.5%
Non-Group
1.47%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newberry, SC grew by 6.45% from 11.2% to 12%.

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