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Denmark, SC
City in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
Population
3,117
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
798
ZIP codes
0
Denmark and its ZIP codes
Denmark at a glance
- Denmark is about 4.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,451 a year, 60% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $63,900 (75% below South Carolina) and median rent is $806 a month.
Local data for Denmark, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Denmark, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,451
Poverty rate
35.1%
Median home value
$63,900
Median rent
$806/mo
Homeownership
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
29.1
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Vietnamese Americans (57), German Americans (50), Irish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bamberg County. PPP loans are for Denmark.
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
Denmark, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked10.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denmark, 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 Denmark, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Denmark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HildaTown | 6.5 mi | 3.1 |
| BambergTown | 6.6 mi | 3.6 |
| GovanTown | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| BlackvilleTown | 8.6 mi | 8.9 |
| CopeTown | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| NorwayTown | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| OlarTown | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| BarnwellCity | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| ElkoTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| SpringfieldTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| UlmerTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| CordovaTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| NeesesTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| LivingstonTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| EhrhardtTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| WillistonTown | 17 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denmark, SC in?
- Denmark is in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Denmark, SC?
- About 3,117 people live in Denmark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denmark?
- Nearby places include Hilda (6.5 mi), Bamberg (6.6 mi), Govan (6.6 mi), Blackville (8.6 mi), Cope (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023