Newberry, South Carolina
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| Newberry, South Carolina | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| Area | |
| - Total | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| - Land | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 10,580 |
| - Density | 1,609.2/sq mi (621.3/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 29108 |
| Area code(s) | 803 |
| FIPS code | 45-49570[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1249864[2] |
Newberry is a town in Newberry County, South Carolina, 43 miles (69 km) west -northwest of Columbia. The charter was adopted in 1894. In 1890, 3,020 people lived in Newberry, South Carolina; in 1900, 4,607; in 1910, 5,028; and in 1940, 7,510. The population was 10,580 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Newberry County[3].
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[edit] Geography
Newberry is located at (34.277655, -81.616560)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.0 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 10,580 people, 3,970 households, and 2,528 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,609.2 people per square mile (621.8/km²). There were 4,388 housing units at an average density of 667.4/sq mi (257.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 52.85% White, 41.36% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.88% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.49% of the population.
There were 3,970 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% were married couples living together, 22.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 14.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,064, and the median income for a family was $33,490. Males had a median income of $28,681 versus $20,887 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,389. About 23.8% of families and 28.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.9% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over.
Newberry is known for its recently restored Opera House, which hosts a variety of musical and theatrical acts. The downtown area is home to a number of antique shops and fine dining establishments.
[edit] Points of interest
- Wells Japanese Garden
- Newberry Opera House
- Newberry Court House
- The DeWalt House
- EuroLux Exceptional European Antique Furniture and Accessories
[edit] Trivia
Newberry College was a hospital for Confederate and later Union troops during the American Civil War.
The Newberry Historic Court House was burned by William T. Sherman's Troops during the Civil War.
Newberry College (A Lutheran College) was attended by Lee Atwater.
A witness to spotting a reptoid monster in 2005 lives here. See Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Newberry, South Carolina is at coordinates Coordinates:
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