Orangeburg County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Orangeburg County, South Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The estimated population of Orangeburg County, South Carolina is 84,909 people, with a median age of 40.6.

We can look at the total population in Orangeburg County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
84,909
 -2.35% -4.72%
2020
86,953
 -0.84% -
2019
87,687
 -0.87% -
2018
88,454
 -0.74% -
2017
89,116
 - -

Population of Orangeburg County, South Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
33.2%
33.3%
 -0.30%
Black/African American
61.6%
61.7%
 -0.16%
Native
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.1%
 +14.29%
Asian
0.8%
0.9%
 -11.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.6%
 -12.50%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Orangeburg County, South Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.6 +0.25% 38.6 +0.52% 41.7 -0.48%
2020 40.5 +0.5% 38.4 +1.32% 41.9 -0.71%
2019 40.3 +1.77% 37.9 +1.88% 42.2 +0.96%
2018 39.6 +0.25% 37.2 +0.27% 41.8 +0.72%
2017 39.5 - 37.1 - 41.5 -

The median age of Orangeburg County, South Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 5,577 -15.4% 5,261 -0.96% 4,765 5,195
10 to 19 5,983 +0.94% 6,000 -7.84% 6,037 5,530
20 to 29 5,937 -12.28% 6,703 -14.59% 5,237 5,773
30 to 39 4,354 -0.5% 5,098 -4.68% 4,331 4,860
40 to 49 4,496 -10.86% 5,193 -1.54% 4,026 5,107
50 to 59 5,312 -13.47% 6,809 -15.44% 4,630 5,813
60 to 69 5,833 +4.91% 6,009 +12.36% 6,122 6,778
70+ 4,297 +7.72% 6,254 -2.94% 4,636 6,069

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Orangeburg County, South Carolina is $38,052.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Orangeburg County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,544.00
  • 45 to 64
    $44,178.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,868.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Orangeburg County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Orangeburg County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Orangeburg County, South Carolina is currently $53,275.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.86% of households in Orangeburg County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Orangeburg County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Orangeburg County is $22,282.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Orangeburg County by the total population of Orangeburg County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Orangeburg County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Orangeburg County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Orangeburg County over the age of 16 is 67,919.

Of those people, a total of 53.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Orangeburg County is 48.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 4,537 28.20% 9.70%
20 to 24 years 5,731 61.30% 17.90%
25 to 29 years 5,279 78.90% 11.80%
30 to 34 years 4,750 80.80% 10.70%
35 to 44 years 8,810 76.80% 10.20%
45 to 54 years 9,996 76.50% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 5,211 63.60% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 6,763 48.00% 12.00%
65 to 74 years 10,151 22.10% 4.50%
75 years and over 6,691 6.50% 0.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Orangeburg County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 24,456 50.40% 5.60%
Black or African American 41,562 55.10% 11.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 311 41.50% 1.60%
Asian 578 78.90% 3.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 49 100.00% 0.00%
Other 234 82.10% 28.10%
Two or more races 729 50.80% 10.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,180 48.10% 14.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,679 50.50% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Orangeburg County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Orangeburg County is 32,981, with median earnings of $30,751.00.

Women in Orangeburg County, South Carolina earning approximately 76.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 32,981 $30,751.00
Male 15,843 $34,433.00
Female 17,138 $26,294.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,207 $51,954.00
Business and Financial 581 $43,854.00
Computer and Mathematical 176 $63,056.00
Architecture and Engineering 354 $55,345.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 253 $70,481.00
Community and Social Service 651 $37,474.00
Legal 214 $44,265.00
Educational and Library 2,038 $37,120.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 203 $13,631.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,322 $58,180.00
Healthcare Support 1,440 $21,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 252 $30,341.00
Law Enforcement 249 $38,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,135 $12,001.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,208 $18,942.00
Personal Care and Service 877 $10,977.00
Sales 3,525 $16,324.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,553 $30,424.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 311 $32,060.00
Construction and Extraction 1,427 $34,185.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,130 $38,671.00
Production 4,420 $32,279.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,862 $38,706.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,200 $53,538.00 1,007 $46,195.00
Business and Financial 261 $42,679.00 320 $47,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $75,109.00 98 $58,200.00
Architecture and Engineering 333 $56,250.00 21 $35,859.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 147 $70,865.00 106 $49,808.00
Community and Social Service 165 $38,606.00 486 $36,389.00
Legal 108 $55,536.00 106 $30,132.00
Educational and Library 313 $34,099.00 1,725 $40,059.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 35 $11,094.00 168 $14,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 508 $163,287.00 1,814 $54,371.00
Healthcare Support 137 $30,236.00 1,303 $20,783.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 170 $39,250.00 82 $23,095.00
Law Enforcement 96 $31,556.00 153 $47,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 897 $14,382.00 1,238 $10,140.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 790 $19,704.00 418 $14,962.00
Personal Care and Service 322 $17,885.00 555 $10,599.00
Sales 1,098 $30,858.00 2,427 $13,041.00
Office and Administrative Support 482 $27,132.00 3,071 $30,488.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 303 $32,245.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,421 $34,511.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,129 $38,682.00 1 $0.00
Production 3,013 $37,318.00 1,407 $23,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,544 $42,665.00 318 $23,314.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 32,164 households in Orangeburg County, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 19,508 families in Orangeburg County with an average family size of 3.39 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 11,510 1,356 6,642 12,656
Average Household Size 3.1 3.26 4.12 1.15
Total Families 11,510 1,356 6,642 0
Average Household Size 3.08 3.1 3.99 0

Poverty

Of the 19,508 families in Orangeburg County, 18.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Orangeburg County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 41,384 housing units in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 32,164 77.72%
Vacant 9,220 22.28%

19.38% of the total 41,384 housing units in Orangeburg County are rental units. This is approximately 8,022 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 21,423 are occupied by the owner - or 51.77% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Orangeburg County is $738.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Orangeburg County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    2,719
  • Less than $500
    1,306
  • $500 to $999
    5,423
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,043
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    230
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    20
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Orangeburg County is $92,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Orangeburg County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    5,502
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    5,918
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,740
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,598
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,192
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,045
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    297
  • $1,000,000 or more
    131

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Orangeburg County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Orangeburg County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,867
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,883
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,114
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,868
  • 1970 to 1979
    7,882
  • 1980 to 1989
    7,344
  • 1990 to 1999
    8,195
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,404
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,793
  • 2014 or later
    34

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Orangeburg County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,597
  • 1 vehicle available
    11,105
  • 2 vehicles available
    10,304
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    8,158

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Orangeburg County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Orangeburg County that commute to work in a particular way.

29.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Orangeburg County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    827
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,957
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,990
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,328
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,713
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,675
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,483
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,102
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,105
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,964
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3,087
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,130

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Orangeburg County, South Carolina in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

We have data for 33 places in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.