Bamberg County , South Carolina
Population: 13,164 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $43,206 Home $96,000 Rent $794/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 13,164 residents, Bamberg County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Carolina and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Bamberg County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$43,206
Median Income
household
$96,000
Home Value
median
$794/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $43,206 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,182 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
| Median Home Value | $96,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $794/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 13,164 |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.0%
Obesity
19.5%
Diabetes
16.3%
Smoking
47.1%
High Blood Pressure
30.9%
No Physical Activity
20.1%
Depression
42.1%
Insufficient Sleep
80.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 46.5 · 46th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
35.50
🌀 Hurricane
89.07
🔥 Wildfire
55.85
❄️ Winter Storm
20.43
🌍 Earthquake
79.26
☀️ Drought
56.46
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