Bamberg County, SC
Living in Bamberg County
Bikeability36
Walkability48
Commute42
Public Transit48
Affordability93
Public Safety58
Airports32
Hospitals23
Colleges7
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-1.8k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black61%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$1.1k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$75kMedian Home Value-$8.9k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$494Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas11%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bamberg County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Bamberg County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bamberg County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bamberg County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bamberg County, SC
Andrew Jackson Academy
2 miles, SE
Barnwell Christian School
14 miles, W
Jefferson Davis Academy
16 miles, NW
Community Christian Academy
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Bamberg County, SC
Voorhees College
8 miles, NW
Claflin University
23 miles, NE
South Carolina State University
24 miles, NE
University of South Carolina Aiken
48 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bamberg County, SC
Allendale County Hospital
20 miles, SW
Hampton Regional Medical Center
24 miles, S
Trmc of Orangeburg & Calhoun
27 miles, NE
Colleton Medical Center
29 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Bamberg County, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
51 miles, N
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
54 miles, W
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
75 miles, S