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 $47,522 with a poverty rate of 29.56%. The median age in Denmark is 29.6 years: 21.2 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Denmark was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,659 | 84.25% |
| White | 404 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 761 | 3.25 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Non Family | 335 | 1.55 | 54 | 46 |
| Female | 230 | 4.83 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Married | 178 | 4.44 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 18 | 2.83 | 100 | 0 |
4.46
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
47.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 397 | 24.75% |
| Associates Degree | 185 | 11.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 8.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 381 | 23.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 8.48% |
| Some College | 247 | 15.4% |
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 | 1,448 | 915 | 196 |
| White | 113 | 113 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white 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 | $42,222 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,022 | $0 | $56,354 |
| High School Graduate | $23,792 | $24,792 | $16,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,412 | $49,599 | $40,167 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$44,412
Average Earnings
$49,599
Average Male
$40,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.5% of Denmark residents speak only English, while 2.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,312 | 639 | 27.64% |
| White | 151 | 72 | 47.68% |
| Multiple | 31 | 30 | 96.77% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 100% |
29.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.03%
Male Poverty Rate
30.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denmark is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denmark is Black, with 27.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.27% |
| Some College | 25.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 28.05% |
| Male Employed | 16.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,819 | $55,662 |
| Households | $32,679 | $47,522 |
| Married Families | $83,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,521 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
13.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.4%
Male Marriage Rate
13.5%
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
106
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 61 | 2.83% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 49.15% |
| White | 9 | 2.27% |
| Other Race | 7 | 31.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
33.1%
Employment Rate
16.3%
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
65.11%
Born in Denmark
85.33%
Native Born
14.67%
Foreign Born
8.24%
Non Citizen
6.43%
Naturalized
85.33% of Denmark residents were born in the United States, with 65.11% having been born in South Carolina. 8.24% 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% |