Newberry County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Newberry County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 38,121. It is the 27th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newberry County is 42.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newberry County is $59,670. This is 11% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $158,200. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Newberry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Newberry County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.