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Bamberg, South Carolina
Town · Population 2,943 · #91 in South Carolina
About Bamberg
Bamberg, SC is a small town located in southern South Carolina with an estimated population of 2,943.
Officially, Bamberg is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.58 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 822 residents per square mile.
📰 Bamberg News Today
- 2 killed in crash on Highway 61 in Bamberg County WRDW · Jul 26
- Lottery ticket posted on social media allegedly cashed by Bamberg store clerk, SLED says WLTX · Jul 24
- How many people live in Bamberg County, SC? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Two people killed and two more injured in late night crash, SC cops say The State · Jul 26
- Nestled Between Augusta And Charleston Is South Carolina's City With Southern Charm And Local Eateries islands.com · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bamberg Unique
- The only place in America named Bamberg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern South Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bamberg
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Duke's Bar B Que
- Lucky Cheng — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bamberg
- Bamberg County Veterans Memorial reviews ★
- Bamberg Historic District reviews ★
- Bamberg Veterans Park reviews ★
- Robert E. Foster Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bamberg
- Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
- Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
- Richard Carroll Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,943
Rank in state#91 of 271
Land area3.58 sq mi
Density822/sq mi
Coordinates33.3001, -81.0312