Newtown is a CDP located in Dillon County South Carolina. Newtown has a 2024 population of 897. Newtown is currently growing at a rate of 7.68% annually but its population has decreased by -30.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,293 in 2020.
The average household income in Newtown is $43,281 with a poverty rate of 40.76%. The median age in Newtown is 43.8 years: 43.4 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newtown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 843 | 87% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 13% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 402 | 2.41 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 139 | 2.99 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Married | 117 | 1.99 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 92 | 0 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Male | 54 | 4.24 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 11.54% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 5.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 4.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 23.38% |
| High School Graduate | 282 | 40.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 7.65% |
| Some College | 52 | 7.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 617 | 484 | 176 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $11,326 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $15,568 | $0 | $9,917 |
| Some College | $8,750 | $0 | $8,500 |
$15,568
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$9,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Newtown residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 843 | 308 | 36.54% |
| Multiple | 126 | 87 | 69.05% |
40.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.35%
Male Poverty Rate
51.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newtown is Multiple, with 69.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newtown is Black, with 36.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 32.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 59.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 44.72% |
| Female Employed | 42.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,167 | $44,359 |
| Households | $33,214 | $43,281 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $33,996 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.0%
Male Marriage Rate
18.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 130 | 18.92% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 53.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
37.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
30.9%
Employment Rate
22.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.7%
Born in Newtown
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
99.17% of Newtown residents were born in the United States, with 80.7% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 897 | 64 | 7.68% |
| 2023 | 833 | 64 | 8.32% |
| 2022 | 769 | -113 | -12.81% |
| 2021 | 882 | -411 | -31.79% |
| 2020 | 1,293 | 0 | 0% |