Bamberg County, South Carolina
| Bamberg County, South Carolina | |
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| Map of South Carolina highlighting Bamberg County Location in the U.S. state of South Carolina |
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 South Carolina's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1897 |
| Named for | Francis Marion Bamberg |
| Seat | Bamberg |
| Largest city | Bamberg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 396 sq mi (1,026 km2) |
| • Land | 393 sq mi (1,018 km2) |
| • Water | 2.2 sq mi (6 km2), 0.6% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 15,987 |
| • Density | 41/sq mi (16/km²) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | www |
Bamberg County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,987,[1] making it the fourth-least populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Bamberg.[2]
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History
The county was created from the eastern portion of Barnwell County after the South Carolina Constitution was adopted in 1895 with an article prescribing the process to establish new counties.[3] The election to create Bamberg County was held on January 19, 1897. The name Bamberg was selected to honor General Francis Marion Bamberg.[4] In 1919. and again in 1920, tiny portions of northwestern Colleton County were annexed to Bamberg County.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 396 square miles (1,030 km2), of which 393 square miles (1,020 km2) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) (0.6%) is water.[5] It is the fourth-smallest county in South Carolina by land area and third-smallest by total area.
Adjacent Counties
- Orangeburg County - north
- Dorchester County - east
- Colleton County - southeast
- Hampton County - south
- Allendale County - southwest
- Barnwell County - west
Major highways
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 17,296 | — | |
| 1910 | 18,544 | 7.2% | |
| 1920 | 20,962 | 13.0% | |
| 1930 | 19,410 | −7.4% | |
| 1940 | 18,643 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 17,533 | −6.0% | |
| 1960 | 16,274 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 15,950 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 18,118 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 16,902 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 16,658 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 15,987 | −4.0% | |
| Est. 2014 | 15,182 | [6] | −5.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1] |
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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 15,987 people residing in the county. 61.5% were Black or African American, 36.1% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% of some other race and 1.0% of two or more races. 1.6% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 16,658 people, 6,123 households, and 4,255 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 7,130 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 36.47% White, 62.50% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,123 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.60% were married couples living together, 21.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 12.90% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,007, and the median income for a family was $29,360. Males had a median income of $25,524 versus $19,191 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,584. About 23.90% of families and 27.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.00% of those under age 18 and 25.80% of those age 65 or over.[12]
Communities
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Bamberg County, South Carolina
- USS Bamberg County (LST-209)
References
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- ↑ Article VII - Counties and County Government of the South Carolina Constitution
- ↑ Lawrence 2003: Chapter 6 - 1897-1899 Bamberg County Created.
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External links
Geographic data related to Bamberg County, South Carolina at OpenStreetMap
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| Allendale County | Hampton County | Colleton County |
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