Bamberg County, South Carolina
Bamberg County: county in South Carolina, United States
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Bamberg County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,987 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,906 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bamberg. The county was created 129 years ago in 1896.
County Snapshot
Bamberg County at a glance
Bamberg County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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South Carolina counties
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BambergPopulation 3,160
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Quick Facts about Bamberg County
| Population | 13,906 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Twitter username | bambergcounty |
| Area | 1024 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2148,-81.0542 |
| Named for | Francis Marion Bamberg |
| Altitude | 161 feet / 49 meters |
| Capital | Bamberg |
| Establishment | January 01, 1897 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:26:20 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bamberg County is located at 33°12'53"N 81°3'15"W (33.2147700, -81.0542300). It has 5 neighbors: Allendale County, Barnwell County, Colleton County, Hampton County and Orangeburg County.
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The largest city of Bamberg County is Bamberg with a population of 3,160. Other cities include, Denmark population 2,902, Ehrhardt population 477, Olar population 228 and Govan population 57. See all Bamberg County cities & populated places.
Bamberg County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bamberg County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bamberg | 3,160 | City in South Carolina |
| Denmark | 2,902 | City in South Carolina |
| Ehrhardt | 477 | Town in South Carolina |
| Olar | 228 | Human settlement in Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Govan | 57 | Town in Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States |
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bamberg County decreased by 14.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,987 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,818 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,690 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,396 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,153 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,682 | -3.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,478 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,384 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,272 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,066 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,906 | -1.15% | estimation process |
People born in Bamberg County (2)
People born in Bamberg County, including politician Thomas Rhoad, Jr., general who served in the Republic of Texas Militia Edward H. Tarrant, .
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
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| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |