Ehrhardt, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 389, Ehrhardt's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ehrhardt is a small community located in South Carolina, within Bamberg County. The total population is 389. It ranks as the 359th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ehrhardt is 65.9 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 7.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 28.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ehrhardt is $34,868. This is 50% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ehrhardt, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ehrhardt is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.0%.

Education

36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.1%. Notably, 20.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ehrhardt, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.