Newry, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 412, Newry's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Newry is a small community located in South Carolina, within Oconee County. The total population is 412. It ranks as the 351st most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newry is 65.9 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newry is $45,407. This is 35% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.0%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Newry, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $303,400. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Newry is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.0% vs 7.4%).

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newry, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.