Question 1

How did Bamberg, South Carolina vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Bamberg, South Carolina voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+15.3. Kamala D Harris received 3,245 votes and Donald Trump received 2,376 out of 5,694 total votes cast, a 9.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Bamberg, South Carolina's political history?

Accepted Answer

Bamberg, South Carolina has 32 presidential elections on record, spanning 1900 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988. The largest single-election swing was 55.8 points in 1948.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Bamberg, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Bamberg, South Carolina has a population of 13,042 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 37.0% non-Hispanic white, 1.4% Hispanic, 59.5% Black. About 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $44,370.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Bamberg, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Bamberg, South Carolina are Lee, Williamsburg, Hertford. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

Bamberg County, South Carolina

Ask the Historian

Located In