Bamberg, South Carolina Facts for Kids

Bamberg is a city in South Carolina, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Bamberg County. In 2010, the city had a population of 3,607 people. By 2020, the population was 3,076.

History of Bamberg
- Historic Places in Bamberg
- Downtown Changes and Challenges
Geography of Bamberg
- Major Roads in Bamberg
Population of Bamberg
- Who Lives in Bamberg?
Education in Bamberg
Famous People from Bamberg
Climate in Bamberg
See also

History of Bamberg

Bamberg gets its name from an early resident named William Seaborn Bamberg. Members of the Bamberg family still live in the county today.

Historic Places in Bamberg

Several important buildings in Bamberg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history. These places include:

The Bamberg City Hall
The Bamberg Historic District
The Bamberg Post Office
The Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg House
The Cal Smoak Site
Woodlands

Downtown Changes and Challenges

In 2007, the main street in Bamberg was made wider. New iron railings were added to the sidewalks. This project was meant to help the local economy. However, some people believe these railings made it harder for people to cross the street. This might have caused many businesses on the main street to close later on.

In 2019, a fire damaged several buildings downtown. The city announced plans in 2021 to tear down these damaged buildings. They want to make the area better by adding green spaces and making it easier for people to walk around.

On January 9, 2024, a strong tornado, called an EF2 tornado, hit Bamberg. It caused a lot of damage to the downtown area.

Geography of Bamberg

Bamberg is located in South Carolina. Its exact location is 33.298440 degrees North and 81.031903 degrees West.

The city covers a total area of about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.

Major Roads in Bamberg

Several important highways pass through Bamberg, making it easy to travel to and from the city. These include:

US 78
US 301
US 601
SC 362

Population of Bamberg

The population of Bamberg has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Bamberg?

The 2020 United States census counted 3,076 people living in Bamberg. There were 1,311 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. There were also 684 families.

Here's a breakdown of the racial makeup of Bamberg in 2020:

Bamberg racial composition
Race	Num.	Perc.
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%

Education in Bamberg

Public schools in Bamberg are managed by the Bamberg County School District. This district has been in charge of all schools in the county since 2022.

The schools operated by the district in Bamberg include:

Richard Carroll Elementary School
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School

Before 2022, Bamberg was part of a different school district called Bamberg School District One.

Bamberg also has a public library. It is a branch of the ABBE Regional Library System, which serves several counties.

Famous People from Bamberg

Many notable people have come from Bamberg. Here are a few:

Justin Bamberg: A state representative and attorney.
Da'Quan Bowers: A former football player for Clemson University and a defensive end in the NFL.
A. J. Cann: An offensive lineman for the Houston Texans football team.
Zack Godley: A Major League baseball pitcher.
Nikki Haley: She served as the Governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017. She was also the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018.
Julius B. "Bubba" Ness: A former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.
Mickey Pruitt: An NFL linebacker.
Cecil T. Sandifer: A funeral director and a South Carolina state legislator.
Ricky Sapp: A former NFL football player.
Rodney Wallace: A three-time State Champion in wrestling. He is also a former UFC fighter and a current mixed martial artist.
Mookie Wilson: A Major League baseball player who won the 1986 World Series.
Preston Wilson: A Major League baseball player.

Climate in Bamberg

The weather in Bamberg is known for having warm temperatures. It also gets a good amount of rain spread out throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bamberg has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.

Climate data for Bamberg, South Carolina
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

Bamberg, South Carolina facts for kids

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