Bamberg County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bamberg County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45009
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 393.37 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 395.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.203021
- Longitude
- -81.053161
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,946
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,587
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,823 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 1.0% |
| White | 4,845 | 37.4% |
| Black | 7,706 | 59.5% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,514 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 0.7% |
| White | 4,037 | 38.1% |
| Black | 6,353 | 60.0% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,042
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $44,519
- Poverty Rate
- 22.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,984
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,912 | 37.7% |
| Black | 7,763 | 59.5% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,930
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,297 | 81.7% |
| Republican | 1,629 | 18.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,020 | 45.0% |
| Female | 4,910 | 55.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,946 | 33.0% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 0.7% |
| Black | 5,633 | 63.1% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,978
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,694 | 57.5% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 19.7% |
| Black | 2,108 | 37.4% |
| Asian | 6 | 27.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,631 | 40.6% |
| Female | 2,347 | 47.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,611 (28.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,616 (18.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,581
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $112,152
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $815
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.