Denmark Population

1890–2026

3,035

2026 projection

4.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Denmark. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,035-240.78%
20253,059-120.39%
20243,071-260.84%
20233,097+30.10%
20223,094-270.87%
20213,121-652.04%
20203,186-20.06%
20193,188-200.62%
20183,208-70.22%
20173,215+601.90%

Showing 10 of 29 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Denmark has a population change about the same as Bamberg County, and lower than South Carolina and the U.S.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Denmark−3.4%
  • Bamberg County−3.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Denmark Demographics

29.1median age

Median age

Female36.4 yrs
Male27.8 yrs

Adults

2,640
574 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults2,066 other adults

Sex

Female 49.5% · 1,543Male 50.5% · 1,574

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 31 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Denmark Income

$27,451median household income

Median household income

$27,451

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,572

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

35.1%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Denmark Marital Status

14% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married14%12%16%
Never married71%72%69%
Divorced8%9%6%
Widowed6%5%8%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201