Orangeburg, SC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

83,531

0.746% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.8

0.741% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

23.9%

4.57% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$43,214

5.35% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$109,700

3.98% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

32,260

0.955% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Orangeburg, SC had a population of 83.5k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $43,214. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Orangeburg, SC declined from 84,159 to 83,531, a −0.746% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,020 to $43,214, a 5.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orangeburg, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (61.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (33.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.61%), White (Hispanic) (1.2%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.801%).

None of the households in Orangeburg, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Orangeburg, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orangeburg, SC are Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (697 degrees awarded in 2022), Claflin University (476 degrees), and South Carolina State University (420 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Orangeburg, SC was $109,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

Most people in Orangeburg, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Orangeburg, SC was 2 cars per household.

Orangeburg, SC borders Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, Charleston-North Charleston, SC, and Columbia, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Orangeburg, SC is home to a population of 83.5k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.68% of Orangeburg, SC residents were born outside of the country (1.4k people).

In 2023, there were 1.86 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.4k people) in Orangeburg, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.34k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Orangeburg, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Orangeburg, SC was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Orangeburg, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orangeburg, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
51.4k ± 250
White (Non-Hispanic)
27.7k ± 68
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.34k ± 304

2.51%

Hispanic Population

2.1k people

2.51% of the people in Orangeburg, SC are hispanic (2.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Orangeburg, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

1.68%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.4k people

1.36%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

As of 2023, 1.68% of Orangeburg, SC residents (1.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orangeburg, SC was 1.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Orangeburg, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,226 ± 197
Gulf War (2001-)
844 ± 236
Gulf War (1990s)
811 ± 214

Orangeburg, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Orangeburg, SC employs 32.3k people. The largest industries in Orangeburg, SC are Manufacturing (5,647 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,425 people), and Retail Trade (4,190 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,549), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($55,357), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,000).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

32.3k

2023 Value

± 1,549

−0.955%

1 Year decline

± 6.78%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Orangeburg, SC declined at a rate of −0.955%, from 32.6k employees to 32.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orangeburg, SC, are Production Occupations (4,311 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,473 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,956 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orangeburg, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

32.3k

2023 Value

± 1,549

−0.955%

1 Year decline

± 6.78%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Orangeburg, SC declined at a rate of −0.955%, from 32.6k employees to 32.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orangeburg, SC, are Manufacturing (5,647 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,425 people), and Retail Trade (4,190 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orangeburg, SC, though some of these residents may live in Orangeburg, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,363

Median earning men ± $2,675

$32,139

Median earning women ± $1,986

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,200), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,969), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,906).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,440), and Information ($40,179).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

136
Other Services (except Public Administration)
121
Retail Trade
117
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$325k
Manufacturing
$199k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$111k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2022, universities in Orangeburg, SC awarded 1,608 degrees. The student population of Orangeburg, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,364 male students and 4,192 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orangeburg, SC are Black or African American (1,179 and 74.4%), followed by White (350 and 22.1%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 1.32%), and Asian (12 and 0.757%).

The largest universities in Orangeburg, SC by number of degrees awarded are Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (697 and 43.3%), Claflin University (476 and 29.6%), and South Carolina State University (420 and 26.1%).

The most popular majors in Orangeburg, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (147 and 9.14%), Registered Nursing (136 and 8.46%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (110 and 6.84%).

The median tuition costs in Orangeburg, SC are $16,476 for private four year colleges, and $9,528 and $20,218 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Orangeburg, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,556 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,556 students enrolled in Orangeburg, SC, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 5,242 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
91 degrees awarded
General Psychology
76 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orangeburg, SC was General Business Administration & Management with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Orangeburg, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
697 degrees awarded
Claflin University
476 degrees awarded
South Carolina State University
420 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College with 697 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 537 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orangeburg, SC, which is 0.501 times less than the 1,071 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,179 degrees mean that there were 3.37 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 350 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,476) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,532) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Measure

In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Orangeburg, SC was $109,700 in 2023, which is 0.362 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $105,500 to $109,700, a 3.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Orangeburg, SC is 65.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Orangeburg, SC have an average commute time of 30.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orangeburg, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Orangeburg, SC is $43,214. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Orangeburg, SC was Beaufort County, SC with a value of $84,819, followed by Charleston County, SC and York County, SC, with respective values of $84,320 and $83,060.

Housing

Property

$109,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,337

$21,670

Median Property Taxes

±$1,122

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orangeburg, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Orangeburg, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.9%

Homeownership

2023

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.9% of the housing units in Orangeburg, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orangeburg, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orangeburg, SC was Beaufort County, SC with a value of $84,819, followed by Charleston County, SC and York County, SC, with respective values of $84,320 and $83,060.

The following map shows all of the counties in Orangeburg, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,214

Median Household Income

± $2,271

32.9k

Number of Households

± 1,440

In 2023, the median household income of the 32.9k households in Orangeburg, SC grew to $43,214 from the previous year's value of $41,020.

The following chart displays the households in Orangeburg, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Orangeburg, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (8.75%)
Worked At Home (6.64%)

In 2023, 82% of workers in Orangeburg, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.75%) and those who worked at home (6.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orangeburg, SC have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.74% of the workforce in Orangeburg, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orangeburg, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orangeburg, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orangeburg, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orangeburg, SC (19.1k out of 80.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orangeburg, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.1% of the population of Orangeburg, SC has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 28.9% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.87%

Uninsured

34.5%

Employer Coverage

28.9%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orangeburg, SC declined by 2.46% from 10.1% to 9.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Orangeburg, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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