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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bamberg

South Carolina · 3,733 residents · 3.575 sq mi
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Bamberg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,736. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,800. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,733
−3%since 1990
from 3,843 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,044 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,075 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+15%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Bamberg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,736
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,226 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,512
+54%since 1990
from $8,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.3%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 34.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$284
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
67.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
32.5% rent
2.9
+23%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(1,820)
Black52.3%(2,008)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(2,422)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(1,685)
Black53.3%(1,990)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score63.1%(2,355)
63
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+17%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bamberg, South Carolina?

Bamberg, South Carolina has about 3,733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bamberg, South Carolina?

The typical household in Bamberg, South Carolina earns about $21,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bamberg, South Carolina expensive?

In Bamberg, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Bamberg, South Carolina?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bamberg, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bamberg, South Carolina?

About 28.3% of people in Bamberg, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bamberg, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bamberg, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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