Bamberg, South Carolina
Bamberg: city in South Carolina
About
Bamberg is a city located in the county of Bamberg in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,607. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,160 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bamberg
| Population | 3,160 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Bamberg County |
| Postal code | 29003 |
| Phone Area Codes | 803 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.35% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.65% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2971,-81.0348 |
| Altitude | 167 feet / 51 meters |
| Capital city | Bamberg is capital of Bamberg County |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 19:17:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -14.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
General Francis Marion Bamberg House image
Geography
Bamberg is located at 33°17'50"N 81°2'5"W (33.2971000, -81.0348200).
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Weather
84°F
Mostly Sunny
1 to 5 mph SW
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Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bamberg decreased by 14.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,607 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,567 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,547 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,465 | -2.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,419 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,346 | -2.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,306 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,268 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,238 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,189 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,160 | -0.92% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,185 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,315 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,621 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,323 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.4% |
| White only, percent : | 68.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 9.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 12.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 66.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 510 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
Bamberg zip code is 29003.
County name: Bamberg, County
fips: 45009
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $107,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $958 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $380 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $745 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,474 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,880 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 129,062 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 127,390 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,954 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,250 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,149 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 821 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 481 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 239 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 208 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 563 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 92 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 667 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 817.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.18 |
Where to Eat in Bamberg
1Hardee's
Rating: 3.8 (556)
100 North Main Street, Bamberg, SC 29003, United States View details
Phone: +18032454895 | Website available
2Subway
Rating: 3.8 (82)
11897 Heritage Hwy, Bamberg, SC 29003, United States View details
Phone: +18032451631 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Bamberg
1Bamberg City Hall
Rating: 5 (2)
2340 Main Hwy, Bamberg, SC 29003 View details
Phone: +18032455128 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bamberg, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217989 | Denmark Technical College | Denmark (SC) | 29042 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bamberg, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bamberg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bamberg Post Office | Bamberg (SC) | 29003 |
Other cities in Bamberg County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bamberg County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Bamberg distances to largest South Carolina cities