Newry, SC

Census Place

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2023 Population

393

15.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

58.2

0.345% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

28.2%

12% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$42,550

2022 Median Property Value

$135,300

2023 Employed Population

21.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Newry, SC had a population of 393 people with a median age of 58.2 and a median household income of $42,550. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Newry, SC grew from 341 to 393, a 15.2% increase and its median household income N/A from N/A to $42,550, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newry, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.3%), Other (Hispanic) (28.2%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Newry, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Newry, SC are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Newry, SC was $135,300, and the homeownership rate was 100%.

Most people in Newry, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Newry, SC was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Newry, SC is home to a population of 393 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 28.2% of Newry, SC residents were born outside of the country (111 people).

In 2023, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (237 people) in Newry, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 111 Other (Hispanic) and 45 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Newry, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Newry, SC was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newry, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newry, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
237 ± 218
Other (Hispanic)
111 ± 142
Other (Non-Hispanic)
45 ± 69

28.2%

Hispanic Population

111 people

28.2% of the people in Newry, SC are hispanic (111 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newry, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

28.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

111 people

25.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

86 people

As of 2023, 28.2% of Newry, SC residents (111 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newry, SC was 25.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Newry, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
12 ± 29
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20
Vietnam
0 ± 24

Newry, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newry, SC employs 39 people. The largest industries in Newry, SC are Construction (20 people), Manufacturing (12 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (7 people), and the highest paying industries are Total ($65,063).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 104

21.9%

1 Year growth

± 340%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Newry, SC grew at a rate of 21.9%, from 32 employees to 39 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newry, SC, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (20 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (12 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newry, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 104

21.9%

1 Year growth

± 340%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Newry, SC grew at a rate of 21.9%, from 32 employees to 39 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newry, SC, are Construction (20 people), Manufacturing (12 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (7 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newry, SC, though some of these residents may live in Newry, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newry, SC was $135,300 in 2022, which is 0.446 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between N/A and 2022 the median property value increased from N/A to $135,300, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Newry, SC is 100%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Newry, SC have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newry, SC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$135,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$105,657

$186

Median Property Taxes

±$132

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newry, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Newry, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 306.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Newry, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,550

Median Household Income

± $33,465

186

Number of Households

± 142

In 2022, the median household income of the 186 households in Newry, SC N/A $42,550 from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Newry, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newry, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (51.3%)
Carpooled (48.7%)
Public Transit (0%)

In 2023, 51.3% of workers in Newry, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (48.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newry, SC have a similar commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Newry, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newry, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newry, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newry, SC have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newry, SC (111 out of 393 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newry, SC is Other, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

100% of the population of Newry, SC has health coverage, with 23.2% on employee plans, 0% on Medicaid, 36.6% on Medicare, 40.2% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oconee County, SC see 1861 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.595% increase from the previous year (1850 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1842 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 910 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,861 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oconee County, SC

Primary care physicians in Oconee County, SC see an average of 1,861 patients per year. This represents a 0.595% increase from the previous year (1,850 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oconee County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 11.5% under 18 years, 6.87% between 18 and 34 years, 45% between 35 and 64 years, and 36.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41% were men and 59% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

23.2%

Employer Coverage

Medicaid

36.6%

Medicare

40.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newry, SC stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newry, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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