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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bamberg County

South Carolina · 16,658 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 $24,007. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,300. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,658
−1%since 1990
from 16,902 in 1990
1990 – 2025
42 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+18%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Bamberg County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,007
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,496 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,584
+49%since 1990
from $8,438 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$299
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
25.3% rent
2.1
−16%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

15.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 20.7 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 County, South Carolina?

Bamberg County, South Carolina has about 16,658 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bamberg County, South Carolina earns about $24,007 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 $50,300, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Bamberg County, South Carolina?

About 15.4% 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 27.8% of people in Bamberg County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bamberg County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bamberg County, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 244 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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