Bamberg, SC is a small rural town located in Bamberg County with a population of 6,347 according to the US Census. The population density is 43 people per square mile, which is slightly lower than the national average of 93 people per square mile. There are many delicious restaurants and small businesses that call Bamberg home such as the Family Diner, B&C Pizza & Subs, Zaxby's and Dunkin' Donuts. The town also offers plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Maybank Park, fishing at Ehrhardt Lake or canoeing down Edisto River. For those looking for more organized activities there are several popular events throughout the year including the Annual Redneck Festival and Biggins BBQ Cook-Off. Additionally, Bamberg has an active community center that offers various classes throughout the year as well as a variety of local sporting events like basketball tournaments and 5K runs to promote physical activity and health awareness.
The population in Bamberg (zip 29003) is 6,347. There are 45 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bamberg (zip 29003) is 52.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bamberg (zip 29003) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bamberg (zip 29003)
- 48.3% are married
- 7.3% are divorced
- 25.9% are married with children
- 20.3% have children, but are single
Race in Bamberg (zip 29003)
- 36.2% are White
- 61.4% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander