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Orangeburg

New York · 4,529 residents · 3.063 sq mi
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Orangeburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,906. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $646,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,529
+34%since 2000
from 3,388 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,479 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+1%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Orangeburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,906
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,772
+52%since 2000
from $30,097 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
−7%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$646,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $653 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+37%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,578)
Black2.1%(70)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(189)
Asian14.6%(495)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(1,591)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(2,674)
Black4.5%(206)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(846)
Asian14%(633)
Other3.8%(170)
Diversity Score74.2%(3,360)
Diversity Score
74
+58%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 76.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orangeburg, New York?

Orangeburg, New York has about 4,529 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orangeburg, New York?

The typical household in Orangeburg, New York earns about $106,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orangeburg, New York expensive?

In Orangeburg, New York, the median home is worth about $646,400, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Orangeburg, New York?

About 58.1% of adults age 25 and over in Orangeburg, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orangeburg, New York?

About 13.3% of people in Orangeburg, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orangeburg, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Orangeburg, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 961 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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