Bamberg County's 2026 population is estimated at 12,628, reflecting a -0.95% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bamberg County is the 44th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 15,945 and has grown -20.8% since 2010.
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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