U.S. County · Profile

Orangeburg County

82.8KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-9.50%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Orangeburg County has a population of 82,820 as of 2023. It is located in South Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Orangeburg County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American61.5%50,934
White34.5%28,573
Hispanic or Latino2.5%2,071
Two or More Races2.1%1,739
Asian0.7%580
Some Other Race0.6%497
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%248
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%166

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Orangeburg County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,020
45.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,636
38.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
25.0%
117.4% above national average
Median Age
40.5 years

Income & Poverty

$41,020Median Household Income
$23,636Per Capita Income
25.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,020$56,740
Families$53,849$71,131
Married-couple Families$53,849$60,311
Nonfamily Households$21,012$22,693

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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