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Orangeburg

New York · 4,565 residents · 3.063 sq mi
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Orangeburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,773. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $482,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,565
+35%since 2000
from 3,388 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,490 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
−6%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Orangeburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,773
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,833
+49%since 2000
from $30,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$482,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $653 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(2,742)
Black6.9%(316)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(745)
Asian14%(639)
Other3.6%(165)
Diversity Score74.3%(3,392)
Diversity Score
74
+58%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
16.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orangeburg, New York?

Orangeburg, New York has about 4,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orangeburg, New York earns about $94,773 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 $482,800, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Orangeburg, New York?

About 61.8% 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 6.2% 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 997 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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