Orangeburg Population

1860–2026

13,441

2026 projection

1.5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Orangeburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202613,441+580.43%
202513,383-240.18%
202413,407-420.31%
202313,449+720.54%
202213,377+4503.48%
202112,927-3132.36%
202013,240-480.36%
201913,288-560.42%
201813,344-170.13%
201713,361-390.29%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Orangeburg is growing faster than Orangeburg County, and slower than South Carolina and the U.S.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Orangeburg+1.6%
  • Orangeburg County−0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Orangeburg Demographics

36.4median age

Median age

Female37.1 yrs
Male31.1 yrs

Adults

10,801
2,553 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults8,248 other adults

Sex

Female 52.6% · 6,971Male 47.4% · 6,282

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 133 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Orangeburg Income

$38,635median household income

Median household income

$38,635

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,214

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

32.7%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Orangeburg Marital Status

23% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married23%27%20%
Never married58%58%59%
Divorced7%6%8%
Widowed7%3%11%
Separated5%7%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201