Bamberg, South Carolina facts for kids
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Bamberg, South Carolina
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Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg House
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| Nickname(s):
The Berg
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| Motto(s):
"It's a great day in Bamberg County!"
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 Bamberg, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | South Carolina | |
| County | Bamberg | |
| Named for | William Seaborn Bamberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.60 sq mi (9.31 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.58 sq mi (9.26 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,076 | |
| • Density | 860.42/sq mi (332.23/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
29003
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| Area codes | 803, 839 | |
| FIPS code | 45-03790 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1244955 | |
Bamberg is a city in and the county seat of Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,607 at the 2010 census.
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History
Bamberg is named after early resident William Seaborn Bamberg. Members of the Bamberg family continue to live in the county to this day. The Bamberg City Hall, Bamberg Historic District, Bamberg Post Office, Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg House, Cal Smoak Site, and Woodlands are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 2007, the main street was widened, and a series of iron railings were added to the sidewalks on the street, as part of an improvement scheme for the area. The then County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director stated "It will be a major boost to the economy for the county and downtown Bamberg.” Urbanist advocates, such as Strong Towns, later attributed the use of railings blocking pedestrian street crossings as the reason why a large number of businesses on the main street later went out of business.
Several buildings on the main street were damaged by fire in 2019, and the city announced plans in 2021 to demolish these buildings and "revitalize" the area, adding green space and making the area more walkable.
An EF2 tornado heavily damaged the downtown area of Bamberg on January 9, 2024.
Geography
Bamberg is located at 33°17′54″N 81°1′55″W / 33.29833°N 81.03194°W (33.298440, -81.031903).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.34%, is water.
Major highways
US 78
US 301
US 601
SC 362
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 648 | — | |
| 1890 | 696 | 7.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,533 | 120.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,937 | 26.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,210 | 14.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,450 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,000 | 22.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,954 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,081 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,406 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,672 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,843 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,733 | −2.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,607 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,076 | −14.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,156 | 37.58% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,770 | 57.54% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.75% |
| Other/Mixed | 93 | 3.02% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 0.78% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,076 people, 1,311 households, and 684 families residing in the town.
Education
Public education in Bamberg is administered by Bamberg County School District, which has included all of the county since 2022. The district operates Richard Carroll Elementary School, Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School and Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School.
Prior to 2022, Bamberg was in Bamberg School District One.
Bamberg has a public library, a branch of the ABBE Regional Library System.
Notable people
- Justin Bamberg, state representative, and attorney in 2015 police killing of Walter Scott
- Da'Quan Bowers, former football player for Clemson University, defensive end in the NFL
- A. J. Cann, offensive lineman for the Houston Texans and former Bamberg-Ehrhardt standout
- Zack Godley, Major League baseball pitcher
- Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina (2011-2017), United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2018), and 2024 presidential candidate
- Julius B. "Bubba" Ness, former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court
- Mickey Pruitt, NFL linebacker
- Cecil T. Sandifer, funeral director and South Carolina state legislator
- Ricky Sapp, former NFL football player
- Rodney Wallace, three-time State Champion in wrestling; former UFC light heavyweight fighter and current mixed martial artist
- Mookie Wilson, Major League baseball player, 1986 World Series champion
- Preston Wilson, Major League baseball player
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bamberg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Bamberg, South Carolina | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 14 (58) |
17 (62) |
21 (70) |
26 (78) |
29 (84) |
32 (89) |
33 (92) |
32 (90) |
29 (85) |
24 (76) |
20 (68) |
16 (60) |
24 (76) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2 (35) |
3 (38) |
7 (44) |
11 (51) |
15 (59) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
21 (69) |
18 (64) |
12 (53) |
7 (44) |
3 (37) |
12 (53) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 99 (3.9) |
99 (3.9) |
110 (4.3) |
79 (3.1) |
94 (3.7) |
130 (5.2) |
130 (5) |
130 (5.3) |
100 (4.1) |
71 (2.8) |
64 (2.5) |
84 (3.3) |
1,200 (47.1) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Bamberg (Carolina del Sur) para niños
