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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Bamberg County

South Carolina · 16,902 residents · 393.367 sq mi
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Bamberg County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,700. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,902
+1%vs 2000
vs 16,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
43 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.7
−16%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,496
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,007 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,438
−33%vs 2000
vs $12,584 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $299 in 2000
US average: $450
72.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
27.5% rent
2.5
+19%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(6,040)
Black62.1%(10,352)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(118)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(9,891)
1990
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(6,478)
Black61.6%(10,405)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(19)
Diversity Score59.9%(10,122)
60
+1%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.2%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bamberg County, South Carolina?

Bamberg County, South Carolina has about 16,902 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bamberg County, South Carolina earns about $17,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bamberg County, South Carolina expensive?

In Bamberg County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $43,700, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Bamberg County, South Carolina?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bamberg County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bamberg County, South Carolina?

About 28.2% of people in Bamberg County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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