Newberry County's estimated 2026 population is 39,801 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newberry County is the 27th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 37,611 and has seen a growth of 5.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 30,204 adults, (7,853 of whom are seniors) in Newberry County.
Female: 19,499 (50.7%)
Male: 18,936 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Newberry County includes 61.74% White, 28.85% Black or African American, 3.79% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,731 | 61.74% |
| Black or African American | 11,088 | 28.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,885 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 1,457 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 182 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 92 | 0.24% |
Newberry County's average per capita income is $44,182. Household income levels show a median of $61,780. The poverty rate stands at 17.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,573 | - |
| Families | $74,788 | $91,953 |
| Households | $61,780 | $77,240 |
| Non Families | $32,233 | $43,740 |
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