 Statistics & Demographics
In 1995, the city of Newberry was listed in Norman Crampton's book The 100 Best Small Towns in
America. Among the criteria used in this survey were: location, size, crime rate, education and availability of medical services. The communities of Newberry County offer the close-knit environment of the small town with the convenience of metropolitan areas nearby.
Newberry County is the 28th largest of South Carolina's 46 counties.
| Newberry County Population |
| 1960 |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
| 29,146 |
29,273 |
31,242 |
33,172 |
36,108 |
City of Newberry
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 According to the 2000 census, Newberry is the 42nd largest town in South Carolina with a population of 10,580.
Town of Whitmire
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 According to the 2000 census, Whitmire is the 184th largest town in South Carolina with a population of 1,512.
Town of Prosperity
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According to the 2000 census, Prosperity is the 212th largest town in South Carolina with a population of 1,047.
| Median Age of Population |
| 1987 |
1989 |
1995 |
| 34.9 |
35.5 |
34.3 |
Population by Age
(30 mile radius from City of Newberry) |
| Age Group |
1990 |
1998 |
2003 (projection) |
| 17 & under |
51,156 |
54,957 |
55,238 |
| 18-34 |
48,694 |
49,755 |
51,759 |
| 35-54 |
52,442 |
65,230 |
66,206 |
| 55-74 |
30,267 |
35,003 |
39,675 |
| 75 & up |
9,904 |
13,263 |
14,854 |
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