Newberry County, SC Demographics

The total population of Newberry County is estimated to be 37,918 with 18,569 males (48.97%) and 19,349 females (51.03%). There are 780 more females than males in Newberry County.
The median household income in Newberry County was $55,072 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 2,904(5.57%) from $52,168 in 2020. This income is 73.82% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Newberry County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $69,108. Overall, the median household income for the county of Newberry County stands at $55,072.
In Newberry County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $36,098 for males and $24,517 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $48,805 for males and $40,688 for females.
In Newberry County, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, American Indian and Alaska Native households have the highest median household income at $208,767, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $37,670.
In 2022, the population of Newberry County was 38,247, a 0.76% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Newberry County's population was 37,957, an increase of 0.60% compared to a population of 37,731 in 2020.
The median age in Newberry County, SC is 42.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.12% were under the age of 15, 19.10% aged 15 to 29, 43.06% aged 30 to 64, 18.09% aged 65 to 84, and 1.64% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Newberry County population: 61.87% are White, 30.72% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.25% are Asian, 3.97% are some other race and 2.99% are multiracial.