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Bamberg County

South Carolina · 15,987 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 $32,538. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,300. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,987
−4%since 2000
from 16,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Bamberg County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,538
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,007 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,236
+29%since 2000
from $12,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(5,691)
Black61.2%(9,786)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(258)
Asian0.4%(68)
Other0.4%(62)
Diversity Score61.3%(9,803)
Diversity Score
61
+3%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bamberg County, South Carolina?

Bamberg County, South Carolina has about 15,987 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bamberg County, South Carolina earns about $32,538 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 $84,300, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Bamberg County, South Carolina?

About 17.4% 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 29.9% 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 915 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9604
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 29003ZIP 29042ZIP 29081ZIP 29843
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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