Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Rivers Bridge State Park and Copeland House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ehrhardt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Ehrhardt beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 215 in 1900, a peak of 614 in 2000, 457 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1933 and 3 maps from 1919 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ehrhardt, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Ehrhardt.
The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Ehrhardt at 432 residents, down 5.1% since 2020. 36% of Ehrhardt adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more, where South Carolina’s towns sit at 23% and U.S. towns at 29%.
| Ehrhardt | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.9 years | 38.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 23% | 29% |
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9 points. Across South Carolina, 51.3% of residents are women.
| Ehrhardt | SC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 3.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.6% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 25.4% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 28.8% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 20.9% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.4% | 28.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.1% | 19.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.4% | 10% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.9% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 20.3% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Among households in Ehrhardt, 51% own their home. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home lost 9.6% of its value.
| Ehrhardt | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 51% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $607 a month | $1,060 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
50% of Ehrhardt’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hurricanes, followed by inland flooding at 16%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 82% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Ehrhardt households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The median commute is under 50 miles. Of the 170 South Carolina towns we compare, none has a higher typical journey to work than Ehrhardt. Its typical household income stands at $35,000. It had 224 jobs in 2023, up 39 from 2013.
| Ehrhardt | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 86 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $35,000 | $57,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 17% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 6.1% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
15 crimes were reported in Ehrhardt in 2024: 12 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Ehrhardt is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
85% of adults had a checkup this year in Ehrhardt. CDC measures, 32 in all: Ehrhardt beats South Carolina on 4 and trails on 15. In Ehrhardt, just over half of adults have high blood pressure, and 12% binge drink.
| Ehrhardt | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 40% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 85% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Ehrhardt | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.9% | 15.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 86% | 80.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 6.2% | 3.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Ehrhardt; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Ehrhardt residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Ehrhardt is a town in Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ehrhardt had a population of 457.
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Ehrhardt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
