Bamberg County, South Carolina

Total Population: 13,164

County Seat: Bamberg

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Median Home Value

$96,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$43,206

Across all households

Median Age

41.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)59.6%
White (Non-Hispanic)37.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Two or More Races0.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.6%

65 Years and Over

23.5%

Male

47.3%

Female

52.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

14.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

76.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,206

Mean Household Income

$55,753

Per Capita Income

$22,182

Unemployment Rate (16+)

11.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$96,000

Median Rent

$794/mo

Total Housing Units

6,598

Owner-Occupied

74.2%

Renter-Occupied

25.8%

Vacancy Rate

30.4%

Married Couple Households

36.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

20.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

39.3%

Average Household Size

2.65

Broadband Internet Access

78.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45009.