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Orangeburg

New York · 4,568 residents · 3.063 sq mi
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Orangeburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,859. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $469,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,568
+35%since 2000
from 3,388 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,491 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+1%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Orangeburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,859
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,547
+1%since 2000
from $30,097 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$469,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $653 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+50%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(3,238)
Black3.4%(157)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(499)
Asian13.2%(603)
Other0.5%(23)
Diversity Score57%(2,602)
Diversity Score
57
+21%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orangeburg, New York?

Orangeburg, New York has about 4,568 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orangeburg, New York earns about $70,859 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 $469,800, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Orangeburg, New York?

About 49.8% 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 27.0% 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 1,000 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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