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Orangeburg

South Carolina · 13,240 residents · 9.012 sq mi
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Orangeburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $107,700. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,240
+4%since 2000
from 12,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,469 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
+14%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Orangeburg
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,587
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,722
+16%since 2000
from $15,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
55.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(3,758)
Black67.2%(8,577)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(165)
Asian1.1%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.4%(7,201)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(2,237)
Black76.4%(10,119)
Hispanic / Latino2%(260)
Asian2.1%(277)
Other2.3%(302)
Diversity Score47.7%(6,319)
Diversity Score
48
−15%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orangeburg, South Carolina?

Orangeburg, South Carolina has about 13,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orangeburg, South Carolina?

The typical household in Orangeburg, South Carolina earns about $28,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orangeburg, South Carolina expensive?

In Orangeburg, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $107,700, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Orangeburg, South Carolina?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Orangeburg, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orangeburg, South Carolina?

About 29.0% of people in Orangeburg, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orangeburg, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Orangeburg, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 499 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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