County profile · South Carolina
Bamberg County, SC market data
How Bamberg County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 12,796
- −3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 4,644
- Median household income
- $44,370
- +41.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $97,800
- Jobs located here
- 3,526
- Highest market score
- 56
- Insurance agencies, #907 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Bamberg County has an estimated 12,796 people and 4,644 households. Population estimates show Bamberg County declined 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Bamberg County is $44,370, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 41.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bamberg County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
Of the business types scored in Bamberg County, insurance agencies (56), auto repair shops (44) and medical and dental practices (37) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #907 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (10.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bamberg County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bamberg County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 56 | #907 of 2,272 | 6 | 12.9 | $1.8M | 141 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,466 of 2,378 | 8 | 17.2 | $459K | 103 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,796 of 2,394 | 18 | 38.8 | $223K | 146 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 30 | #2,040 of 2,401 | 20 | 43.1 | $183K | 68 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 29 | #2,052 of 2,405 | 35 | 75.4 | $374K | 101 | 19 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 29 | #2,078 of 2,405 | 22 | 47.4 | $594K | 90 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 28 | #1,631 of 1,771 | 5 | 10.8 | $1.1M | 63 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 27 | #1,284 of 1,472 | 10 | 21.5 | $83K | 12 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #2,177 of 2,358 | 7 | 15.1 | $1.8M | 75 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 14 | #1,859 of 1,886 | 5 | 10.8 | $802K | 82 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 12 | #2,296 of 2,339 | 9 | 19.4 | $350K | 81 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 10 | #2,369 of 2,385 | 17 | 36.6 | $185K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 6 | #2,210 of 2,222 | 8 | 17.2 | $1.6M | 54 | 12 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 4 | #2,393 of 2,402 | 21 | 45.2 | $1.1M | 33 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 3 | #2,258 of 2,261 | 13 | 28.0 | $1.8M | 23 | 4 |
| Nail salons | 2 | #1,327 of 1,328 | 5 | 10.8 | $630K | 38 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.6 | $341K | 34 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.6 | $5.9M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.6 | $1M | 56 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | $3.3M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | $1.8M | 60 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | $1M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | Index only | 437 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $6.5M | Too few | 12 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $13.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bamberg County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $3.7M | $790 | 82 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $12.5M | $2,698 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $13.1M | $2,816 | 69 |
| Groceries | $23.5M | $5,067 | 80 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.1M | $678 | 67 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.4M | $294 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2M | $422 | 43 |
| Medical and dental services | $4M | $864 | 67 |
| Pets | $3M | $648 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6.8M | $1,462 | 71 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.6M | $2,281 | 117 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $10M | $2,154 | 71 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.3M | $1,139 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $56.7M | $12,215 | 73 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bamberg County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,796−3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 4,644
- Median age
- 43.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 393 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 33
- Median household income
- $44,370+41.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $57,606
- Median home value
- $97,800
- Jobs located here
- 3,526
- Daytime population
- 10,638Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bamberg County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Bamberg County at 12,796 people in 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,644 households. Median household income rose 41.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bamberg County, SC spend?
Households in Bamberg County spend about $56.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $23.5M on groceries and $13.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bamberg County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bamberg County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bamberg County are for insurance agencies (56), auto repair shops (44) and medical and dental practices (37). Bamberg County ranks #907 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Bamberg County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bamberg County is $44,370 a year, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $97,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bamberg County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (10.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (54% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 16 of the 56 business types have a score in Bamberg County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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