Bamberg County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,042 | — | #2,282 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,370 | -41.0% | #2,983 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,418 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,800 | -65.3% | #3,017 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $815 | -29.9% | #2,000 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | +92.8% | #2,962 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bamberg County has a population of 13,042, making it the #2,282 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bamberg County is $44,370, ranking #2,983 out of 3,222 counties — 41.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.3% and unemployment stands at 15.0%.
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The median home value in Bamberg County is $97,800 (-65.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $815/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.4%.
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87.6% of residents in Bamberg County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.
About Bamberg County, South Carolina
Bamberg County, South Carolina has a total population of 13,042, making it the 2,282nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bamberg County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bamberg County is $44,370, which ranks #2,983 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0%.
The median home value in Bamberg County is $97,800, 65.3% below the national median. Renters in Bamberg County pay a median gross rent of $815 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bamberg County, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.5 min.
Bamberg County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 59.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (37.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%).
All data for Bamberg County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.