Orangeburg County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,253 | — | #703 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,675 | -39.2% | #2,945 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,800 | -58.9% | #2,749 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $841 | -27.7% | #1,813 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | +78.1% | #2,865 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Orangeburg County has a population of 83,253, making it the #703 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Orangeburg County is $45,675, ranking #2,945 out of 3,222 counties — 39.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.4% and unemployment stands at 8.3%.
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The median home value in Orangeburg County is $115,800 (-58.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $841/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.0%.
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90.3% of residents in Orangeburg County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Orangeburg County, South Carolina has a total population of 83,253, making it the 703rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Orangeburg County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Orangeburg County is $45,675, which ranks #2,945 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3%.
The median home value in Orangeburg County is $115,800, 58.9% below the national median. Renters in Orangeburg County pay a median gross rent of $841 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Orangeburg County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.2 min.
Orangeburg County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 60.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (33.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).
All data for Orangeburg County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.