Orangeburg is a city located in Orangeburg County South Carolina. Orangeburg has a 2024 population of 13,316. Orangeburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,170 in 2020.
The average household income in Orangeburg is $45,851 with a poverty rate of 34%. The median age in Orangeburg is 36.4 years: 34.4 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orangeburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,661 | 73.08% |
| White | 3,077 | 23.28% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 162 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.93% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,978 | 2.08 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Non Family | 2,566 | 1.09 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Married | 1,317 | 3.03 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 845 | 3.45 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Male | 250 | 2.62 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
45.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 876 | 10.61% |
| Associates Degree | 1,350 | 16.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,186 | 14.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,168 | 14.15% |
| High School Graduate | 2,016 | 24.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 375 | 4.54% |
| Some College | 1,282 | 15.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,350 | 4,459 | 1,327 |
| White | 2,574 | 2,280 | 935 |
| Asian | 141 | 75 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 120 | 21 |
| Islander | 49 | 49 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,372 | $48,140 | $25,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,042 | $37,798 | $50,531 |
| High School Graduate | $27,310 | $28,389 | $24,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,023 | $9,851 | $23,272 |
| Overall | $28,092 | $31,061 | $26,117 |
| Some College | $22,123 | $31,553 | $20,607 |
$28,092
Average Earnings
$31,061
Average Male
$26,117
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.55% of Orangeburg residents speak only English, while 3.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,546 | 3,140 | 41.61% |
| White | 2,564 | 270 | 10.53% |
| Islander | 123 | 123 | 100% |
| Multiple | 108 | 37 | 34.26% |
34%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.38%
Male Poverty Rate
32.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orangeburg is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orangeburg is White, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.25% |
| High School | 40.18% |
| Some College | 26.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.18% |
| Female Employed | 15.23% |
| Male Employed | 14.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,094 | $65,708 |
| Households | $29,340 | $45,851 |
| Married Families | $76,698 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,500 | $24,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.1%
Male Marriage Rate
24.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
589
Number of Veterans
538
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 159 |
| Korea | 66 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 176 |
| 55 to 64 | 151 |
| 75+ | 143 |
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 400 | 4.99% |
| White | 145 | 4.95% |
| Islander | 24 | 48.98% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 11.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.04%
Born in Orangeburg
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
1.59%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
97.93% of Orangeburg residents were born in the United States, with 79.04% having been born in South Carolina. 1.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,499 | 36 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 13,463 | 37 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 13,426 | 37 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 13,389 | 36 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 13,353 | 37 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 13,316 | 36 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 13,280 | -65 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 13,345 | 435 | 3.37% |
| 2021 | 12,910 | -260 | -1.97% |
| 2020 | 13,170 | 554 | 4.39% |
| 2019 | 12,616 | -129 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 12,745 | -90 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 12,835 | -111 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 12,946 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 12,951 | -281 | -2.12% |
| 2014 | 13,232 | -159 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 13,391 | -271 | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 13,662 | -40 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 13,702 | -83 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 13,785 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,765 | -974 | -7.09% |
| 1990 | 13,739 | -1,194 | -8% |
| 1980 | 14,933 | 1,681 | 12.68% |
| 1970 | 13,252 | -600 | -4.33% |
| 1960 | 13,852 | -1,470 | -9.59% |
| 1950 | 15,322 | 4,801 | 45.63% |
| 1940 | 10,521 | 1,745 | 19.88% |
| 1930 | 8,776 | 1,486 | 20.38% |
| 1920 | 7,290 | 1,384 | 23.43% |
| 1910 | 5,906 | 1,451 | 32.57% |
| 1900 | 4,455 | 1,491 | 50.3% |
| 1890 | 2,964 | -10,535 | -78.04% |