Bamberg County, South Carolina Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Bamberg County, SC Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 89% of counties in South Carolina
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Bamberg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,042 | 5,295,781 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 33.0 | 165.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.77% | 1.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,644 | 2,118,015 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Bamberg County declined by 15.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 13,042 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Bamberg County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.4% of residents. That is 2.2 points above South Carolina as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,047 23.4% +2.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,242 17.2% -3.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,598 19.9% -0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,583 19.8% +1.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below South Carolina, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Bamberg County and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% South Carolina 51.2%
- Men 48.8% South Carolina 48.8%
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Economy
Bamberg County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Bamberg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,339 | $69,383 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.57% | 5.01% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 15.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bamberg County is about 36% lower than in South Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | Bamberg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $75,192 | $239,609 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $815 | $1,179 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.4% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Bamberg County is about 7.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $815 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bamberg County spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 190 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bamberg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.8 | 22.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.6 | 44.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 190 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,885 | $5,753 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 11.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 996 | 9,507 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 370 | 1,499 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
South Carolina:
Greenwood County (16.5 min), Sumter County (18.2 min), Florence County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
McCormick County (33.9 min), Fairfield County (30.8 min), Chester County (30.6 min).
The average commute time in Bamberg County is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in South Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bamberg County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Bamberg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
South Carolina:
Charleston County (0.4), Beaufort County (0.3), Richland County (0.3).
Lowest:
Allendale County (0.1), Marlboro County (0.2), Chesterfield County (0.2).
Health
Bamberg County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Bamberg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.0% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.7% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
South Carolina:
Beaufort County (0.8), Charleston County (0.8), Dorchester County (0.8).
Lowest:
Dillon County (0.8), Allendale County (0.8), Marlboro County (0.8).
Bamberg County, SC Compared With Nearby Counties
How Bamberg County, SC compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamberg County, SC | 13,042 | $44,339 #3/3 | $75,192 #2/3 | 22.8 min #1/3 |
| Orangeburg County, SC | 83,253 | $45,561 | $97,595 | 22.9 min |
| Barnwell County, SC | 20,521 | $46,693 | $36,935 | 23.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bamberg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Bamberg County, South Carolina?
About 13,042 people live in Bamberg County, South Carolina, in 4,644 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 41.1, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Bamberg County, South Carolina urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Bamberg County, South Carolina has 33 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 38% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Bamberg County, South Carolina?
The median home costs 1.7 times the median household income ($75,192 against $44,339), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $815 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Bamberg County, South Carolina?
Unemployment in Bamberg County, South Carolina is 15.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Bamberg County, South Carolina?
15.0% of adults in Bamberg County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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