Community Information

Except where otherwise noted, the following statistics were taken from the most recent US Census in 2000. Newberry County as a whole has experienced an estimated 6% growth in population since the year 2000.


Population & Gender
Total Population 10,580 100%
Male 4,902 46.3%
Female 5,687 53.7%

Educational Attainment (highest level)
Population 25 yrs and over 6,513 100%
High School Diploma or Equivalent 1,842 28.3%
Some College, No Degree 889 13.6%
Associates Degree 253 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree 872 13.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 450 6.9%

Employment Status
Population 16 yrs and over 8,371 100%
Total In Labor Force 4,525 54.1%
Total Unemployed 712 8.5%

Median Household Income in 2007 $31,291 (up from 27,064 in 2000)

Median Home Price in 2007 $102,777 (up from $64,900 in 2000)


Race
White 5,592 52.9%
Black or African American 4,376 41.4%
American Indian or Native Alaskan 50 0.5%
Asian 64 0.6%
Native Hawaian or Other Pacific Islander 13 0.1 %
Other Race 305 2.9%
Two or More Races 108 1.7%