Denmark, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Bamberg County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,141 Population 803/sq mi density
$33,100 Median Income $15,430 per capita
$73,000 Home Value $91,226 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 42.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
650 Violent Crime/100K 2,990 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,000 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
650 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Denmark, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,100
56% below
$15,430 per capita
Home Value
$73,000
74% below
Zillow: $91,226
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
42.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
650/100K
71% above
2,990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
62.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
333% above
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
46% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Denmark Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Denmark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
26%
Rent
67%
Poverty
200%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
433%
Crime
171%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Denmark a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Denmark residents earn a median household income of $33,100 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,430. The unemployment rate stands at 15.6% (333% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 307 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Denmark is $73,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,226. Median rent is $785/month, with 42.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Denmark reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,990/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Denmark hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 62.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Denmark has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,141
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$33,100
Per Capita$15,430
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$510M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,000
Rent$785
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$91,226
Housing Units1,212
Rent Burden42.2%

Crime

F
Violent650/100K
Property2,990/100K

Health

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,722/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation222 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+62.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute15 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Denmark was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
11.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.