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Newtown, SC
Census-designated place in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Population
972
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,854
ZIP codes
0
Newtown and its ZIP codes
Newtown at a glance
- Newtown is about 11 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,857, 38% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $60,600 (77% below South Carolina) and median rent is $978 a month.
Local data for Newtown, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newtown, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,857
Poverty rate
33.3%
Median home value
$60,600
Median rent
$978/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
30.2 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dillon County. PPP loans are for Newtown.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,224
9,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,733
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $6,839 per person
How people get to work
Newtown, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newtown, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
260
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newtown, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.3%
U.S. 33.3% +15.0 pts
Diabetes
22.1%
U.S. 12.1% +10.0 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Newtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DillonCity | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.5 |
| HamerCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5 |
| FloydaleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| LattaTown | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Rowland, NCTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| SellersTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake ViewTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Marietta, NCTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MullinsCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| McDonald, NCTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Raemon, NCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Fairmont, NCTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Raynham, NCTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MarionCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newtown, SC in?
- Newtown is in Dillon County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Newtown, SC?
- About 972 people live in Newtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newtown?
- Nearby places include Dillon (2.2 mi), Little Rock (4.9 mi), Hamer (5.3 mi), Floydale (5.6 mi), Latta (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023