State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
864.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.56% (-49)
Growth Since 2010
-14.31% (-516)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Bamberg, South Carolina Population 2021
3,091
Bamberg is a city located in Bamberg County South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 3,091, it is the 87th largest city in South Carolina and the 6159th largest city in the United States . Bamberg is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -14.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,607 in 2010. Bamberg reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Bamberg has a population density of 865 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bamberg is $44,434 with a poverty rate of 31.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $775 per month, and the median house value is $72,500. The median age in Bamberg is 44.6 years, 33.4 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
Bamberg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bambergwas:
- Black or African American: 59.50%
- White: 39.09%
- Two or more races: 0.98%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Other race: 0.03%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Bamberg, South Carolina is 3,091 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,189.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,607.
Bamberg, South Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,944 | 59.50% |
| White | 1,277 | 39.09% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.40% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.03% |
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Bamberg Population by Race
Bamberg Population Pyramid $2021
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Bamberg Population by Age
Bamberg Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,311 | 2.2 | 62.1 |
| Non Family | 627 | 0 | 59 |
| Married | 443 | 2.77 | 81 |
| Female | 227 | 4.38 | 31.3 |
| Male | 14 | 2.21 | 100 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Bamberg Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 7.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 356 | 16.06% |
| High School Graduate | 570 | 25.72% |
| Some College | 323 | 14.58% |
| Associates Degree | 272 | 12.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 286 | 12.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 233 | 10.51% |
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Bamberg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bamberg Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,195 | 776 | 165 |
| White | 981 | 886 | 351 |
| Hispanic | 18 | ||
| Native American | 13 | 13 | |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| Other Race | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.78%.
Bamberg Educational Attainment by Race
Bamberg Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bamberg Language by Age
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Bamberg Language
96.31% of Bamberg residents speak only English, while 3.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.54% of the population.
Bamberg Language
Bamberg Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,881 | 827 | 43.97% |
| White | 1,206 | 171 | 14.18% |
31.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.17%
Male Poverty Rate
32.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bamberg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bamberg is Black, with 43.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bamberg is White, with 14.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.14%.
Bamberg Poverty
Bamberg Poverty Rate by Education
Bamberg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Bamberg Married by Age and Sex
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Bamberg Marriage
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 55-64.
Bamberg Marital Status by Race
Bamberg Marital Status
Bamberg Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 8.44% |
| Black | 33 | 2.35% |
Bamberg Veterans by Race
Bamberg Veterans by Education
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20.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bamberg Veterans by Education
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41.3%
Labor Force Participation
39.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Bamberg Employment by Age
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Bamberg Employment by Race
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Bamberg Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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78.76%
Born in Bamberg
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.48% of Bamberg residents were born in the United States, with 78.76% having been born in South Carolina. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bamberg Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,091 | -49 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 3,140 | -49 | -1.54% |
| 2019 | 3,189 | -49 | -1.51% |
| 2018 | 3,238 | -30 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 3,268 | -38 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 3,306 | -40 | -1.20% |
| 2015 | 3,346 | -73 | -2.14% |
| 2014 | 3,419 | -46 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 3,465 | -82 | -2.31% |
| 2012 | 3,547 | -20 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 3,567 | -24 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 3,591 | -142 | -0.39% |
| 2000 | 3,733 | -110 | -0.29% |
| 1990 | 3,843 | 171 | 0.46% |
| 1980 | 3,672 | 266 | 0.75% |
| 1970 | 3,406 | 325 | 1.01% |
| 1960 | 3,081 | 127 | 0.42% |
| 1950 | 2,954 | -46 | -0.15% |
| 1940 | 3,000 | 0.00% |