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Orangeburg Micro

Orangeburg, SC · 1 counties · 84,223 residents · 1,106.379 sq mi
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Orangeburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,802. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,700. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
84,223
−8%since 2000
from 91,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+20%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K85K88K91K93K1990201020202024Orangeburg
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,802
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,567 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,337
+42%since 2000
from $15,057 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(33,721)
Black60.6%(55,507)
Hispanic / Latino1%(875)
Asian0.4%(393)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(55,501)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic33%(27,787)
Black60.3%(50,802)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,967)
Asian1.1%(892)
Other2.5%(2,117)
Diversity Score64.8%(54,591)
Segregation Score34.2%(28,798)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

OrangeburgCENTRAL13,383
What's inside

1 component county

Orangeburg CountyCENTRAL83,177
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orangeburg, SC?

Orangeburg, SC has about 84,223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orangeburg, SC?

The typical household in Orangeburg, SC earns about $36,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orangeburg, SC expensive?

In Orangeburg, SC, the median home is worth about $91,700, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Orangeburg, SC?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Orangeburg, SC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orangeburg, SC?

About 23.1% of people in Orangeburg, SC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orangeburg, SC grown since 1990?

Yes, Orangeburg, SC has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 580 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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