County · South Carolina
Bamberg County, South Carolina
Bamberg County, South Carolina. Bamberg County had 12,796 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.9% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 45009.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,796
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,311 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,042
Median household income
$44,370
±$4,432 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$97,800
±$9,569 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$815
±$48 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Bamberg County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,311 residents in Bamberg County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,796 for July 1, 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,042 over 393 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bamberg County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,042 | 5,296,225 | −1,334 |
| Households | 4,644±250 | 2,117,989 | −690 |
| Average household size | 2.61±0.14 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,581±23 | 2,443,039 | −1,126 |
Bamberg County's population since 2000
From 16,658 in 2000 to 12,796 in 2025: down 23.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bamberg County?
Bamberg County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Denmark with 3,059 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bamberg County?
The median resident of Bamberg County is 42.3 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 23.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 59.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.0%.
| Measure | Bamberg County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±1.5 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.9% | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.0%±0.2 pts | 61.9% | +1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 59.4%±1.5 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±1.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±2.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4%±3.0 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.9%±3.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.9%±3.9 pts | 32.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Bamberg County earn?
Half of Bamberg County's 4,644 households earn less than $44,370 a year (±$4,432), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $38,671 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bamberg County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,370±$4,432 | $69,324 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,606±$5,718 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,721±$2,188 | $39,236 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3%±5.1 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.3%±12.1 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.1%±5.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.2%±4.2 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 Bamberg County?
Owners occupy 70.4% of Bamberg County's occupied homes and renters 29.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,800 by its owner (±$9,569). The median renter pays $815 a month including utilities, and 37.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bamberg County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,800±$9,569 | $259,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $815±$48 | $1,180 | −$162 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5%±10.2 pts | 42.8% | −28.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,151±$120 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.4%±4.8 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,581±23 | 2,443,039 | −1,126 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6%±5.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.1%±4.3 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.4%±3.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2%±2.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Bamberg County building?
Builders took permits for 24 new housing units across Bamberg County in 2025 (12 single-family), 1.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bamberg County get to work?
77.0% of Bamberg County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.0%.
| Measure | Bamberg County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.6%±3.6 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.0%±3.7 pts | 4.9% | +10.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±5.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±3.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±3.3 pts | 11.5% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min±3.7 | 25.6 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 are Bamberg County's census tracts?
Bamberg County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,929 (Tract 9601.02) to $56,017 (Tract 9602.01).
| Tract 9601.0145009960101 | 2,012±395 | $48,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0245009960102 | 3,254±272 | $33,929 |
| Tract 9602.0145009960201 | 2,456±359 | $56,017 |
| Tract 9602.0245009960202 | 3,201±420 | $48,482 |
| Tract 960345009960300 | 1,061±289 | $37,308 |
| Tract 960445009960400 | 1,058±243 | $37,601 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bamberg County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 44th of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 46 |
| Median household income | 42nd of 46 |
| Median home value | 42nd of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd of 46 |
| Median age | 19th of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Bamberg County 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' school search.