Newry, South Carolina

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Population in 2010: 172.
Males: 100  (58.2%)
Females: 72  (41.8%)
Median resident age:

60.6 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 29665, 29672.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,195
Newry:

$55,195
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,150

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $210,200
Newry:

$210,200
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $75,698; detached houses: $74,865
March 2022 cost of living index in Newry: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.2%

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  • Races in Newry, SC (2022)
    • 21762.5%White alone
    • 9025.9%Hispanic
    • 3911.2%Other race alone
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Ancestries: American (20.0%), German (18.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 720 feet

87 residents are foreign born (25.1% Latin America).

This place:

25.1%
South Carolina:

5.3%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, SC (30.9 miles , pop. 56,002).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (108.4 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (555.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Utica, SC (1.8 miles ),
Seneca, SC (2.0 miles ),
Clemson, SC (2.5 miles ),
Central, SC (2.7 miles ),
Six Mile, SC (2.7 miles ),
West Union, SC (2.8 miles ),
Pendleton, SC (3.0 miles ),
Walhalla, SC (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 34.73 N, Longitude: 82.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 864

Distribution of median household income in Newry, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Newry, SC in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2019 was 51.7. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.7
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 0.0756. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0756
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2019 was 6.17. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.17
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Newry-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 9% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/27/1994, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.7 miles away from the Newry place center injured 37 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1974, a category F3 tornado 23.0 miles away from the place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newry-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 63.7 miles away from Newry center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 158.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from Newry center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 155.6 miles away from Newry center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 354.0 miles away from Newry center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 247.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Oconee County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Ice Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Newry:

  • FMC OCONEE DIALYSIS CLINIC INC (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; SENECA, SC)
  • OMH HOSPICE OF THE FOOTHILLS (Hospital, about 5 miles away; SENECA, SC)
  • OMH HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; SENECA, SC)
  • OCONEE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; SENECA, SC)
  • SENECA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SENECA, SC)
  • CLEMSON AREA RETIREMENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CLEMSON, SC)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL SERVICES OF PENDLETON (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; PENDLETON, SC)

Amtrak station near Newry:

  • 5 miles: CLEMSON (U.S. 123 & STATE HWY. 133) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Operable nuclear power plants near Newry:

  • 4 miles: Oconee 1 and 2 in Seneca, SC.
  • 4 miles: Oconee 3 in Seneca, SC.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newry:

  • Clemson University (about 6 miles; Clemson, SC; Full-time enrollment: 20,131)
  • Tri-County Technical College (about 9 miles; Pendleton, SC; FT enrollment: 5,174)
  • Anderson University (about 22 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)
  • Furman University (about 30 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,988)
  • Greenville Technical College (about 32 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 9,859)
  • Bob Jones University (about 33 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 3,308)
  • Piedmont College (about 38 miles; Demorest, GA; FT enrollment: 2,251)

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Oconee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

55.4%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Newry:

Marital status in Newry, SC
  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 80.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.5%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Newry:

  • High school or higher: 65.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newry, SC (based on Oconee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant34,998142
Mainline Protestant3,99622
Catholic2,4912
Other8184
Black Protestant3584
None31,612-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
This county:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Oconee County:

1.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Oconee County:

4.39 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 46
Oconee County:

6.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Oconee County:

11.1%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.6%
State:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Oconee County:

16.7%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Newry:

  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WTBI (1540 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PICKENS, SC; Owner: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS)
  • WAHT (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLEMSON, SC)
  • WRIX (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HOMELAND PARK, SC; Owner: AM 1020 INCORPORATED)
  • WELP (1360 AM; 5 kW; EASLEY, SC)
  • WANS (1280 AM; 5 kW; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: FM 103 INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGCR (720 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PISGAH FOREST, NC; Owner: ANCHOR BAPTIST BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newry:

  • WHZT (98.1 FM; SENECA, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WJMZ-FM (107.3 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WESC-FM (92.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSBF-FM (88.1 FM; CLEMSON, SC; Owner: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W269AY (101.7 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WHLC (104.5 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORP.)
  • WMYI (102.5 FM; HENDERSONVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRBN (104.1 FM; CLAYTON, GA; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W277AL (103.3 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WROQ (101.1 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: OBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W218AD (91.5 FM; BREVARD, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W220CD (91.9 FM; ENKA, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WMUU-FM (94.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WMUU, INC.)
  • WEPR (90.1 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WSPA-FM (98.9 FM; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFBC-FM (93.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLFJ-FM (89.3 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Newry:

  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WHNS (Channel 21; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • W22AC (Channel 22; HARTWELL & ROYSTON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WYFF (Channel 4; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WYFF HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBSC-TV (Channel 40; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: ANDERSON (WFBC-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WNEG-TV (Channel 32; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 12.8mTotal length
  • 1,700Total average daily traffic
  • 85Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,482Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1 Mi Se (Lat: 34.712611 Lon: -82.897639), Call Sign: WNID767, Licensee ID: L00003104,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.100 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/1997, Expiration Date: 03/03/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/12/2001, Registrant: Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative Inc, 734 W Main St, Pickens, SC 29671, Phone: (864) 878-6326


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KO4EEE, Licensee ID: L02351878, Grant Date: 06/10/2020, Expiration Date: 06/10/2030, Certifier: Jeffery K Watts, Registrant: Jeffery K Watts, 414 Palmetto Ave Box 129, Newry, SC 29665


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newry, SC
  • 67.8%Utility gas
  • 32.2%Electricity


Newry compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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