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Prosperity, SC
Town in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Population
1,318
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
664
ZIP codes
0
Prosperity and its ZIP codes
Prosperity at a glance
- Prosperity is about 3.8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,958, 9% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,200 (41% below South Carolina) and median rent is $827 a month.
Local data for Prosperity, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prosperity, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,958
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$152,200
Median rent
$827/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (95), German Americans (92), Mexican Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newberry County. PPP loans are for Prosperity.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,566
14,441 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,782
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $7,711 per person
How people get to work
Prosperity, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prosperity, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
561
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prosperity, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Prosperity
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewberryCity | 6.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Little MountainTown | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| PomariaTown | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| SilverstreetTown | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| ChapinTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| PeakTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| JenkinsvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake Murray of RichlandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| SaludaTown | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| WhitmireTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Batesburg-LeesvilleTown | 21 mi | 8.2 |
| SummitTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| JoannaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| GilbertTown | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| IrmoTown | 22 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prosperity, SC in?
- Prosperity is in Newberry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Prosperity, SC?
- About 1,318 people live in Prosperity, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prosperity?
- Nearby places include Newberry (6.4 mi), Little Mountain (7.1 mi), Pomaria (7.5 mi), Helena (7.8 mi), Silverstreet (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023