City · South Carolina
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Orangeburg, city, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Orangeburg had 13,383 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,240 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,253 (±23). GEOID 4553080.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,383
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,240 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,253 ±23
Median household income
$38,635
±$6,911 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$163,500
±$13,327 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$848
±$61 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Orangeburg and what county is it in?
Orangeburg is a city in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It covers 9.0 square miles of land, 1,469 residents per square mile in 2020.
Orangeburg is in the Orangeburg, SC micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Orangeburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,383 people lived in Orangeburg on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 13,240 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,253 (±23).
| Measure | Orangeburg | Orangeburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,253 ±23 | 83,253 | +392 |
| Households | 4,613 ±438 | 33,077 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.21 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,950 ±516 | 41,527 | no clear change |
Orangeburg's population since 2000
From 12,765 in 2000 to 13,383 in 2025: up 4.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Orangeburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Orangeburg?
The median resident of Orangeburg is 36.4 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 73.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 20.4%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Orangeburg | Orangeburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 ±4.8 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5% ±3.0 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±3.2 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±3.2 pts | 46.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 20.4% ±3.3 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 73.7% ±3.7 pts | 60.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2% ±3.8 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2% ±2.7 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.4% ±3.7 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.3% ±5.3 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5% ±3.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.2% ±3.6 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Orangeburg earn?
Half of Orangeburg's 4,613 households earn less than $38,635 a year (±$6,911), against $45,675 in Orangeburg County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $38,711 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Orangeburg | Orangeburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,635 ±$6,911 | $45,675 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,052 ±$6,099 | $64,618 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,990 ±$2,559 | $27,036 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.6% ±8.1 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.3% ±12.8 pts | 30.2% | −25.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.7% ±5.8 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% ±4.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.6% ±5.5 pts | 79.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Orangeburg?
Owners occupy 44.6% of Orangeburg's occupied homes and renters 55.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,500 by its owner (±$13,327). The median renter pays $848 a month including utilities, and 55.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Orangeburg | Orangeburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,500 ±$13,327 | $115,800 | +$33,539 |
| Median gross rent | $848 ±$61 | $841 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.9% ±10.6 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,235 ±$158 | $1,257 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.6% ±5.7 pts | 67.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.4% ±5.7 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Housing units | 5,950 ±516 | 41,527 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.4% ±4.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.7% ±4.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.7% ±6.3 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±2.8 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3% ±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.0% ±5.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Orangeburg building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units in Orangeburg in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 2.5 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Orangeburg work and get to work?
71.8% of Orangeburg's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.8%.
| Measure | Orangeburg | Orangeburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.5% ±4.1 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.8% ±4.0 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8% ±6.6 pts | 81.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.1% ±6.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±3.7 pts | 6.7% | +6.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min ±3.2 | 30.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Orangeburg?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Orangeburg, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $14,858 (Tract 113) to $68,220 (Tract 109.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 114Orangeburg County | 3,325 | $34,875 |
| Tract 110Orangeburg County | 5,730 | $42,705 |
| Tract 113Orangeburg County | 2,957 | $14,858 |
| Tract 112Orangeburg County | 2,859 | $55,833 |
| Tract 109.01Orangeburg County | 1,973 | $68,220 |
| Tract 106.04Orangeburg County | 1,131 | $22,162 |
| Tract 107Orangeburg County | 2,652 | $45,688 |
| Tract 115Orangeburg County | 2,827 | $50,574 |
| Tract 106.02Orangeburg County | 1,182 | $29,757 |
| Tract 111Orangeburg County | 3,014 | $41,213 |
| Tract 109.02Orangeburg County | 6,858 | $76,484 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Orangeburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Orangeburg compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Orangeburg is the 2,612th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 37th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Orangeburg ranks 211th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 37th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 97th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd | 261 |
| Median household income | 211th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 238th | 259 |
| Median home value | 161st | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 162nd | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 99th | 226 |
| Median age | 172nd | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 235th | 258 |
| Work from home | 67th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 140th | 261 |
Orangeburg's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Orangeburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Orangeburg?
10 of the 57 figures for Orangeburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Orangeburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Orangeburg.