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Whitmire, SC
Town in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Population
1,319
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,055
ZIP codes
0
Whitmire and its ZIP codes
Whitmire at a glance
- Whitmire is about 6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,837, 45% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $53,500 (79% below South Carolina) and median rent is $802 a month.
Local data for Whitmire, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitmire, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,837
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$53,500
Median rent
$802/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
50.2
Average commute
38.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (263), German Americans (111), Italian Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newberry County. PPP loans are for Whitmire.
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
Whitmire, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled18.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 38.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitmire, 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
90° / 29°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitmire, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Whitmire
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarlisleTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| JoannaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| ClintonCity | 13 mi | 10.5 |
| Monarch MillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| UnionCity | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| NewberryCity | 15 mi | 9.2 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Cross AnchorCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| PomariaTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| SilverstreetTown | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| ProsperityTown | 21 mi | 2 |
| Watts MillsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| LockhartTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| EnoreeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| MountvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitmire, SC in?
- Whitmire is in Newberry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Whitmire, SC?
- About 1,319 people live in Whitmire, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitmire?
- Nearby places include Carlisle (11 mi), Joanna (13 mi), Clinton (13 mi), Monarch Mill (14 mi), Buffalo (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023