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Bamberg, SC


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Bamberg, South Carolina

Bamberg, South Carolina, in Bamberg county, is 48 miles S of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 134 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 3,733.

The People and Families of Bamberg

In Bamberg, about 38% of adults are married. Bamberg is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bamberg had a median family income of $28,309.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Bamberg Housing

About 69% of housing units in Bamberg are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Bamberg, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bamberg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Bamberg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Bamberg Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Bamberg Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bamberg, SC

Comparing Bamberg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime48
Low Violent Crime13

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