Whitmire
Town in Newberry County, South Carolina

Whitmire is a town in Newberry County, South Carolina, with 1,390 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carlisle, 10.5 miles NE.
- 1,390residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 1,104 / sq mipopulation density
- 29178ZIP code
About Whitmire
Whitmire is a town in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States, along the Enoree River. The population was 1,390 at the 2020 census. The town was named for George Fredrick Whitmire, who came from Stuttgart, Germany.
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Living in Whitmire
- Median household income
- $37,837
- Median home value
- $53,500
- Median rent
- $802/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Whitmire had 1,390 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,390 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,104 per sq mi (426 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitmire at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Newberry County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,390 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.26 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5041° N, 81.6141° W |
| ZIP code | 29178 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4577380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitmire
- Carlisle10.5 mi NE
- Joanna12.3 mi SW
- Clinton14.2 mi W
- Monarch Mill14.8 mi N
- Union15.2 mi N
- Newberry15.3 mi S
- Helena15.5 mi S
- Buffalo15.7 mi N
- Cross Anchor16.9 mi NW
- Pomaria19.8 mi SE
- Silverstreet20.6 mi S
- Prosperity20.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Whitmire
What county is Whitmire in?
Whitmire is in Newberry County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Whitmire, SC?
1,390 people lived in Whitmire at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitmire, SC?
The ZIP code of Whitmire is 29178.
What is the elevation of Whitmire?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitmire?
Carlisle (10.5 mi), Joanna (12.3 mi), Clinton (14.2 mi), Monarch Mill (14.8 mi), Union (15.2 mi).
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