Bamberg County, South Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 44th-largest in South Carolina
The population of Bamberg County, South Carolina is 13,164 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $43,206, the median home value is $96,000, and the median age is 41.7.
The population of Bamberg County has declined 19.3% since 2010 (15,945 → 12,870), a -1.52% annualized rate.
13,164
Population
-1.52%
Annual growth
33
People / sq mi
$43,206
Median Income
$96,000
Median Home Value
Bamberg County covers 393 sq mi of land at 33.5 people per square mile.
About Bamberg County, SC
Housing cost is the defining feature of Bamberg County: the median home is valued at $96,000. With 13,164 residents, Bamberg County is a county in South Carolina. It ranks #44 among counties in South Carolina by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $43,206, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.3%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $96,000, with typical rent around $794.
18.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 8.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Bamberg County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bamberg County had a population of 15,945 in 2010 and 12,870 in 2024, a -19.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,945 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.51%.
12,870
Population (2024)
15,945
Population (2010)
15,945
Peak (2010)
-1.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,945 |
| 2011 | 15,809 |
| 2012 | 15,683 |
| 2013 | 15,389 |
| 2014 | 15,148 |
| 2015 | 14,676 |
| 2016 | 14,478 |
| 2017 | 14,402 |
| 2018 | 14,288 |
| 2019 | 14,108 |
| 2020 | 13,261 |
| 2021 | 13,121 |
| 2022 | 12,966 |
| 2023 | 12,991 |
| 2024 | 12,870 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.8% |
| Black or African American | 59.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.7
Median Age
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Male
23.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 23.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $43,206$-23,612 vs state |
| Mean household income | $55,753 |
| Per-capita income | $22,182 |
| Poverty rate | 15.3%+5.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bamberg County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.7% of workers.
How residents commute
2.2%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
78.0%
Public transit
8.0%
Work from home
27.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$96,000$-140,700 vs state
Median home value
$794
Median rent
74.2%
Homeownership rate
6,598
Total housing units
69.6%
Occupied
30.4%
Vacant
25.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.7%
With health insurance
86.5%
With broadband internet
18.2%
Foreign-born
5.0%
Veterans (18+)
17.7%
With a disability
98.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
76.9%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bamberg County, South Carolina has a population of 13,164 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 33 people per square mile.
The population of Bamberg County has declined 19.3% since 2010 (15,945 → 12,870), a -1.52% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bamberg County, South Carolina is $43,206, with mean (average) household income of $55,753 and per-capita income of $22,182. 15.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bamberg County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (59.9%), White (37.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bamberg County, South Carolina is 41.7 years. Residents are 52.7% female and 47.3% male.
The median home value in Bamberg County is $96,000 and median monthly rent is $794. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,598 total housing units, 30.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bamberg County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.
Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Bamberg County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.