City · South Carolina
Denmark, South Carolina
Denmark, city, in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Denmark had 3,059 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,186 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,117 (±13). GEOID 4519105.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,059
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,186 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,117 ±13
Median household income
$27,451
±$10,901 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$63,900
±$35,008 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$806
±$97 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Denmark and what county is it in?
Denmark is a city in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It covers 3.9 square miles of land, 816 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Denmark, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,059 people lived in Denmark on July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 3,186 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,117 (±13).
| Measure | Denmark | Bamberg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,117 ±13 | 13,042 | +129 |
| Households | 829 ±148 | 4,644 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.00 ±0.53 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,350 ±200 | 6,581 | no clear change |
Denmark's population since 2000
From 3,328 in 2000 to 3,059 in 2025: down 8.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Denmark as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Denmark?
The median resident of Denmark is 29.1 years old; 15.3% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 82.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 11.9%.
| Measure | Denmark | Bamberg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.1 ±5.9 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.3% ±5.0 pts | 18.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±5.4 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±5.1 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 11.9% ±2.9 pts | 37.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 82.4% ±5.0 pts | 59.4% | −7.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±3.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±3.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±3.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±1.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2% ±6.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.8% ±6.4 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 52.4% ±14.7 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1% ±9.7 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±3.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.2% ±6.3 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.7% ±5.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Denmark earn?
Half of Denmark's 829 households earn less than $27,451 a year (±$10,901), against $44,370 in Bamberg County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $32,725 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 35.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Denmark | Bamberg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $27,451 ±$10,901 | $44,370 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $41,611 ±$7,188 | $57,606 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,212 ±$3,012 | $23,721 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 35.1% ±11.5 pts | 24.3% | +14.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.2% ±40.0 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 47.2% ±14.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.0% ±7.4 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.0% ±10.5 pts | 79.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Denmark?
Owners occupy 44.5% of Denmark's occupied homes and renters 55.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $63,900 by its owner (±$35,008). The median renter pays $806 a month including utilities, and 48.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Denmark | Bamberg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $63,900 ±$35,008 | $97,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $806 ±$97 | $815 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.9% ±17.0 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $877 ±$178 | $1,151 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.5% ±10.3 pts | 70.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.5% ±10.3 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,350 ±200 | 6,581 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 7.8% ±11.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.1% ±9.3 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.7% ±8.3 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±3.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2% ±4.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6% ±3.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 23.4% ±10.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Denmark work and get to work?
74.1% of Denmark's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 20.4%.
| Measure | Denmark | Bamberg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.9% ±8.3 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 20.4% ±11.8 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1% ±10.6 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±5.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 10.6% ±6.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3% ±4.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min ±5.9 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Denmark?
1 census tract lies mostly in Denmark, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.02Bamberg County | 3,254 | $33,929 |
| Tract 9601.01Bamberg County | 2,012 | $48,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Denmark) · Census block assignment files
How does Denmark compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Denmark is the 6,278th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 89th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Denmark ranks 238th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 89th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 134th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 161st | 261 |
| Median household income | 238th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 245th | 259 |
| Median home value | 243rd | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 186th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 159th | 226 |
| Median age | 241st | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 237th | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 247th | 261 |
Denmark's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Denmark with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Denmark?
18 of the 57 figures for Denmark on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Denmark are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Denmark.