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Govan, SC
Town in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
Population
45
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
60
ZIP codes
0
Govan and its ZIP codes
Govan at a glance
- Govan is 66% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bamberg County. PPP loans are for Govan.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Govan, 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
93° / 35°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Govan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlarTown | 3 mi | 0.8 |
| HildaTown | 5.5 mi | 3.1 |
| DenmarkCity | 6.6 mi | 3.9 |
| UlmerTown | 8.6 mi | 2.7 |
| BambergTown | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| BlackvilleTown | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| BarnwellCity | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| KlineTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| EhrhardtTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| SycamoreTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| CopeTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| NorwayTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ElkoTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| SnellingTown | 16 mi | 4 |
| AllendaleTown | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| LodgeTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Govan, SC in?
- Govan is in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Govan, SC?
- About 45 people live in Govan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Govan?
- Nearby places include Olar (3 mi), Hilda (5.5 mi), Denmark (6.6 mi), Ulmer (8.6 mi), Bamberg (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023