Denmark is a city located in Bamberg County South Carolina. Denmark has a 2024 population of 3,077. Denmark is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,165 in 2020.
The average household income in Denmark is $44,446 with a poverty rate of 26.85%. The median age in Denmark is 27.3 years: 27.4 years for males, and 25.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Denmark was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,670 | 85% |
| White | 364 | 11.59% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.81% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 1.02% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 740 | 3.36 | 53 | 47 |
| Non Family | 353 | 1.58 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Female | 219 | 5.35 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Married | 139 | 4.57 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Male | 29 | 4.41 | 100 | 0 |
4.85
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
53.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 415 | 25.86% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 139 | 8.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 6.42% |
| High School Graduate | 418 | 26.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 11.34% |
| Some College | 251 | 15.64% |
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 | 1,459 | 922 | 208 |
| White | 86 | 58 | 12 |
| Asian | 47 | 15 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,316 | $41,375 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,034 | $0 | $57,000 |
| High School Graduate | $22,733 | $24,186 | $17,121 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,079 | $50,411 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,168 | $41,750 | $24,659 |
| Some College | $35,294 | $45,735 | $24,091 |
$36,168
Average Earnings
$41,750
Average Male
$24,659
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.75% of Denmark residents speak only English, while 3.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,318 | 582 | 25.11% |
| White | 124 | 89 | 71.77% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 12 | 70.59% |
| Multiple | 2 | 1 | 50% |
26.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.69%
Male Poverty Rate
28.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denmark is White, with 71.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denmark is Black, with 25.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.15% |
| High School | 24.88% |
| Some College | 24.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 21.13% |
| Male Employed | 4.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,024 | $54,517 |
| Households | $33,100 | $44,446 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,645 | $30,763 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
11.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
11.5%
Male Marriage Rate
11.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 6.32% |
| Black | 13 | 0.63% |
| Other Race | 5 | 31.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.7%
Labor Force Participation
34.4%
Employment Rate
15.6%
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
67.56%
Born in Denmark
88.25%
Native Born
11.75%
Foreign Born
5.44%
Non Citizen
6.3%
Naturalized
88.25% of Denmark residents were born in the United States, with 67.56% having been born in South Carolina. 5.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,967 | -22 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 2,989 | -22 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 3,011 | -22 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 3,033 | -22 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 3,055 | -22 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 3,077 | -22 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 3,099 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 3,094 | -25 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 3,119 | -46 | -1.45% |
| 2020 | 3,165 | 219 | 7.43% |
| 2019 | 2,946 | -46 | -1.54% |
| 2018 | 2,992 | -33 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 3,025 | 34 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 2,991 | -68 | -2.22% |
| 2015 | 3,059 | -233 | -7.08% |
| 2014 | 3,292 | -86 | -2.55% |
| 2013 | 3,378 | -21 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 3,399 | -63 | -1.82% |
| 2011 | 3,462 | -62 | -1.76% |
| 2010 | 3,524 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,328 | -434 | -11.54% |
| 1990 | 3,762 | -672 | -15.16% |
| 1980 | 4,434 | 863 | 24.17% |
| 1970 | 3,571 | 350 | 10.87% |
| 1960 | 3,221 | 407 | 14.46% |
| 1950 | 2,814 | -153 | -5.16% |