Bamberg County, SC

Living in Bamberg County

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 48
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 7
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Schools 58
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Residents

14k Population -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

$31k Median 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

$75k Median Home Value -$8.9k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$494 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bamberg County, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bamberg County, SC

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Colleges

Colleges near Bamberg County, SC

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Voorhees College
8 miles, NW
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Claflin University
23 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bamberg County, SC

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Airports

Airports near Bamberg County, SC

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