Bamberg County's estimated 2026 population is 12,628 with a growth rate of -0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bamberg County is the 44th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 15,945 and has seen a growth of -20.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bamberg County includes 59.86% Black or African American, 37.82% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (59.86%)
White (37.82%)
Two or more races (0.96%)
Other race (0.71%)
Asian (0.46%)
Native American (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,880 | 59.86% |
| White | 4,979 | 37.82% |
| Two or more races | 127 | 0.96% |
| Other race | 93 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bamberg County's average per capita income is $34,063. Household income levels show a median of $43,206. The poverty rate stands at 21.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $66,627 | - |
| Families | $61,554 | $71,815 |
| Households | $43,206 | $55,753 |
| Non Families | $18,376 | $32,741 |
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