U.S. County · Profile

Bamberg County

13.0KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-22.33%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Bamberg County has a population of 12,974 as of 2023. It is located in South Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Bamberg County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American60.6%7,862
White37.3%4,839
Hispanic or Latino1.6%208
Two or More Races1.3%169
Some Other Race0.6%78
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%13
Asian0.1%13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Bamberg County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$43,920
41.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$21,991
42.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.3%
93.9% above national average
Median Age
40.8 years

Income & Poverty

$43,920Median Household Income
$21,991Per Capita Income
22.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$43,920$58,375
Families$59,362$68,379
Married-couple Families$59,362$66,485
Nonfamily Households$19,560$21,125

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Bamberg County, South Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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