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Orangeburg County

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Orangeburg County's estimated 2025 population is 82,258 with a growth rate of -0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Orangeburg County is the 18th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 92,323 and has seen a growth of -10.9% since that time.

82,258
Total Population
74
Population Density (mi²)
18
Population Rank (State)
-281 -0.34%
Annual Population Growth

Orangeburg County Population

Orangeburg County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Orangeburg County includes 61.61% Black or African American, 34.33% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American51,46761.61%
White28,67834.33%
Two or more races1,7852.14%
Asian6690.8%
Other race6320.76%
Native American2910.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander90.01%

Orangeburg County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Orangeburg County's average per capita income is $37,062. Household income levels show a median of $43,214. The poverty rate stands at 23.86%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$78,972-
Families$56,567$77,164
Households$43,214$61,346
Non Families$21,867$33,300

$37,062

Average Income

$43,214

Median Household Income

23.86%

Poverty Rate