City

Denmark, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bamberg County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,761Population
💰$42,350Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$92,300Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊13.4%Unemployment▲ 174% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 85.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White11.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Black85.3%
Asian1.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
21%
25–44
24%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.37
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment13.4% ▲ 174% above avg
No HS Diploma96 (4.6%)
HS Graduate899 (42.9%)
Some College253 (12.1%)
Associates135 (6.4%)
Bachelors352 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree363 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College12.1%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.4%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,350 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$92,300 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units2,017
Vacant Units798

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Denmark, SC

Denmark is a city in South Carolina, located in Bamberg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,761 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Denmark is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,350 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Denmark is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Denmark is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (85.28%).

Denmark, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Denmark
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29042 4,761 $42,350 $92,300 $782 13.4% 34.1% 64.6%