Bamberg, SC Demographics
A map of Bamberg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 1,770 | 57.5% |
White | 1,156 | 37.6% |
Multiracial | 86 | 2.8% |
Hispanic | 24 | 0.8% |
Asian | 23 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 17 | 0.6% |
Bamberg, South Carolina had a population of 3,076 in 2020. It was 37.6% White, 57.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bamberg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bamberg is the 143rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Bamberg's White Population
1,156 residents of Bamberg identify as White, or 37.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Bamberg considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bamberg is ranked #370 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bamberg is more White than neighboring Denmark (6.8% White), and Norway (34.6% White). Bamberg is less White than neighboring Cope (67.6% White), Govan (76.8% White), and Cordova (83.1% White).
Bamberg's Black Population
1,770 residents of Bamberg identify as Black, or 57.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bamberg considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bamberg is ranked #84 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bamberg is more Black than neighboring Cope (18.9% Black), Govan (19.6% Black), and Cordova (3.7% Black). Bamberg is less Black than neighboring Denmark (89.7% Black), and Norway (58.1% Black).
Bamberg's Asian Population
23 residents of Bamberg identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bamberg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bamberg is ranked #177 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bamberg is more Asian than neighboring Cope (0% Asian), Denmark (0.6% Asian), Govan (0% Asian), and Norway (0.3% Asian).
Bamberg's Hispanic Population
24 residents of Bamberg identify as Hispanic, or 0.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bamberg slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bamberg is ranked #444 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bamberg is more Hispanic than neighboring Denmark (0.6% Hispanic), and Govan (0% Hispanic). Bamberg is less Hispanic than neighboring Cope (2.7% Hispanic), Cordova (7.4% Hispanic), and Norway (1% Hispanic).
Bamberg's Native American/Other Population
17 residents of Bamberg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bamberg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bamberg is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bamberg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Denmark (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cordova (0% Native American/Other). Bamberg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cope (8.1% Native American/Other), Govan (3.6% Native American/Other), and Norway (0.7% Native American/Other).
Bamberg's Multiracial Population
86 residents of Bamberg identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bamberg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bamberg is ranked #323 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bamberg is more Multiracial than neighboring Cope (2.7% Multiracial), Denmark (1.8% Multiracial), and Govan (0% Multiracial). Bamberg is less Multiracial than neighboring Cordova (5.1% Multiracial), and Norway (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.