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Bamberg

South Carolina · 3,076 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 $40,286. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 657 residents. Median home value is $77,000. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,076
−18%since 2000
from 3,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
860 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+20%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Bamberg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,286
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,858
+69%since 2000
from $13,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−35%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(1,685)
Black53.3%(1,990)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(2,355)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(1,156)
Black57.5%(1,770)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other1.3%(41)
Diversity Score63.5%(1,952)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bamberg, South Carolina?

Bamberg, South Carolina has about 3,076 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bamberg, South Carolina earns about $40,286 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 $77,000, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Bamberg, South Carolina?

About 21.4% 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 28.6% 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 767 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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