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Bamberg County

South Carolina · 13,311 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 $42,830. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 3,347 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,311
−20%since 2000
from 16,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+27%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Bamberg County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,830
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,007 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,814
+57%since 2000
from $12,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−12%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(5,010)
Black58.2%(7,749)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(141)
Asian0.5%(66)
Other2.4%(322)
Diversity Score64.6%(8,603)
Segregation Score44.4%(5,911)
Diversity Score
65
+9%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bamberg County, South Carolina?

Bamberg County, South Carolina has about 13,311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bamberg County, South Carolina earns about $42,830 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Bamberg County, South Carolina?

About 18.1% 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 21.0% 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 3,591 residents, a change of about -21 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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