Bamberg County's estimated 2026 population is 12,756 with a growth rate of -0.31% 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% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 39.6 years
There are 10,660 adults, (3,117 of whom are seniors) in Bamberg County.
Female: 6,772 (51.9%)
Male: 6,270 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Bamberg County includes 59.52% Black or African American, 37.66% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,763 | 59.52% |
| White | 4,912 | 37.66% |
| Two or more races | 170 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 90 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.31% |
Bamberg County's average per capita income is $36,547. Household income levels show a median of $44,370. The poverty rate stands at 24.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,417 | - |
| Families | $59,950 | $74,350 |
| Households | $44,370 | $57,606 |
| Non Families | $18,818 | $35,382 |
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