Bamberg is a town located in Bamberg County South Carolina. Bamberg has a 2024 population of 2,958. Bamberg is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,064 in 2020.
The average household income in Bamberg is $47,264 with a poverty rate of 31.86%. The median age in Bamberg is 44.7 years: 38.7 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bamberg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,739 | 57.28% |
| White | 1,249 | 41.14% |
| Other race | 48 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,189 | 2.26 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 618 | 1.02 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 334 | 3.6 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 237 | 3.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 11.65% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 6.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 342 | 16.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 208 | 9.85% |
| High School Graduate | 462 | 21.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 260 | 12.32% |
| Some College | 447 | 21.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,109 | 712 | 145 |
| White | 954 | 893 | 405 |
| Other Race | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,417 | $97,574 | $63,729 |
| High School Graduate | $15,484 | $0 | $16,573 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,011 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,949 | $39,455 | $31,607 |
| Some College | $37,821 | $38,814 | $35,655 |
$37,949
Average Earnings
$39,455
Average Male
$31,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.4% of Bamberg residents speak only English, while 1.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,692 | 569 | 33.63% |
| White | 1,173 | 311 | 26.51% |
| Other | 48 | 48 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 48 | 100% |
31.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.6%
Male Poverty Rate
33.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bamberg is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bamberg is White, with 26.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 61.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.33% |
| Some College | 23.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.45% |
| Female Employed | 17.16% |
| Male Employed | 6.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,484 | $68,664 |
| Households | $27,614 | $47,264 |
| Married Families | $99,901 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,780 | $27,493 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.9%
Male Marriage Rate
22.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 10.81% |
| Black | 31 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
18%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.44%
Born in Bamberg
98.42%
Native Born
1.58%
Foreign Born
1.58%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.42% of Bamberg residents were born in the United States, with 77.44% having been born in South Carolina. 1.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,826 | -27 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 2,853 | -26 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 2,879 | -26 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 2,905 | -27 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 2,932 | -26 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 2,958 | -27 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 2,985 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 2,983 | -49 | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 3,032 | -32 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 3,064 | -144 | -4.49% |
| 2019 | 3,208 | -44 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 3,252 | -28 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 3,280 | -31 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 3,311 | -35 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 3,346 | -73 | -2.14% |
| 2014 | 3,419 | -43 | -1.24% |
| 2013 | 3,462 | -83 | -2.34% |
| 2012 | 3,545 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 3,563 | -22 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 3,585 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,733 | -110 | -2.86% |
| 1990 | 3,843 | 171 | 4.66% |
| 1980 | 3,672 | 266 | 7.81% |
| 1970 | 3,406 | 325 | 10.55% |
| 1960 | 3,081 | 127 | 4.3% |
| 1950 | 2,954 | -46 | -1.53% |
| 1940 | 3,000 | 174 | 6.16% |