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Bamberg, SC
Town in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
Population
2,996
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
838
ZIP codes
0
Bamberg and its ZIP codes
Bamberg at a glance
- Bamberg is about 4.8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,531, 29% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 (39% below South Carolina) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Bamberg, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bamberg, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,531
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$157,900
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (141), Italian Americans (100), Irish Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bamberg County. PPP loans are for Bamberg.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,357
3,560 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,120
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $8,264 per person
How people get to work
Bamberg, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled20.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bamberg, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bamberg, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Bamberg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CopeTown | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| DenmarkCity | 6.6 mi | 3.9 |
| GovanTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| CordovaTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| NorwayTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| OlarTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| RowesvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HildaTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| BranchvilleTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| EhrhardtTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| EdistoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| BlackvilleTown | 15 mi | 8.9 |
| OrangeburgCity | 16 mi | 9 |
| LodgeTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| UlmerTown | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| NeesesTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bamberg, SC in?
- Bamberg is in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Bamberg, SC?
- About 2,996 people live in Bamberg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bamberg?
- Nearby places include Cope (5.4 mi), Denmark (6.6 mi), Govan (10 mi), Cordova (11 mi), Norway (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023