Orangeburg County, SC

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2021 Population

84,909

2.35% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.247% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.8%

7.42% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$38,052

3.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$92,800

1.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

32,981

4.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Orangeburg County, SC had a population of 84.9k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $38,052. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Orangeburg County, SC declined from 86,953 to 84,909, a −2.35% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,802 to $38,052, a 3.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orangeburg County, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (61.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (33.2%), White (Hispanic) (1.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.42%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.768%).

None of the households in Orangeburg County, 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.

99.6% of the residents in Orangeburg County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orangeburg County, SC are Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (718 degrees awarded in 2021), Claflin University (472 degrees), and South Carolina State University (439 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Orangeburg County, SC was $92,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Orangeburg County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Orangeburg County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Orangeburg County, SC borders Aiken County, SC, Bamberg County, SC, Barnwell County, SC, Berkeley County, SC, Calhoun County, SC, Clarendon County, SC, Colleton County, SC, Dorchester County, SC, and Lexington County, SC.

United States South Carolina Orangeburg, SC

Population & Diversity

Orangeburg County, SC is home to a population of 84.9k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.28% of Orangeburg County, SC residents were born outside of the country (1.09k people).

In 2021, there were 1.86 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.3k people) in Orangeburg County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Orangeburg County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Orangeburg County, SC was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orangeburg County, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
52.3k ± 364
White (Non-Hispanic)
28.2k ± 34
White (Hispanic)
1.6k ± 226

2.36%

Hispanic Population

2.01k people

2.36% of the people in Orangeburg County, SC are hispanic (2.01k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,828 ± 5,970 people
India
16,728 ± 3,170 people
Honduras
13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

Foreign-Born Population

1.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.09k people

1.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

As of 2021, 1.28% of Orangeburg County, SC residents (1.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orangeburg County, SC was 1.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,618 ± 249
Gulf War (1990s)
758 ± 211
Gulf War (2001-)
549 ± 227

Orangeburg County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Orangeburg County, SC employs 33k people. The largest industries in Orangeburg County, SC are Manufacturing (6,071 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,678 people), and Retail Trade (3,935 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($75,152), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,000), and Transportation & Warehousing ($39,629).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

33k

2021 Value

± 1,636

−4.72%

1 Year decline

± 7.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orangeburg County, SC declined at a rate of −4.72%, from 34.6k employees to 33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orangeburg County, SC, are Production Occupations (4,420 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,553 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,525 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orangeburg County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

33k

2021 Value

± 1,636

−4.72%

1 Year decline

± 7.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orangeburg County, SC declined at a rate of −4.72%, from 34.6k employees to 33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orangeburg County, SC, are Manufacturing (6,071 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,678 people), and Retail Trade (3,935 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orangeburg County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Orangeburg County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,433

Median earning men ± $1,778

$26,294

Median earning women ± $1,296

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,882), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,319), and Public Administration ($41,778).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,958), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,571), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,369).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

603
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
418
Retail Trade
399
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.14M
Manufacturing
$368k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$110k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Orangeburg County, SC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.417%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (66.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.417%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Orangeburg County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Orangeburg County, SC awarded 1,643 degrees. The student population of Orangeburg County, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,414 male students and 8,500 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orangeburg County, SC are Black or African American (1,172 and 71.4%), followed by White (409 and 24.9%), Asian (17 and 1.04%), and Hispanic or Latino (15 and 0.914%).

The largest universities in Orangeburg County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (718 and 43.7%), Claflin University (472 and 28.7%), and South Carolina State University (439 and 26.7%).

The most popular majors in Orangeburg County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (213 and 13%), Registered Nursing (125 and 7.61%), and General Biological Sciences (86 and 5.23%).

The median tuition costs in Orangeburg County, 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 2021 in Orangeburg County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,914 (34.2% men and 65.8% 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 2021 there were 12,914 students enrolled in Orangeburg County, SC, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 10,394 records, of which 65.9% were women and 34.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
83 degree-majors awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
50 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
86 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orangeburg County, SC was General Psychology with 83 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
718 degrees awarded
Claflin University
472 degrees awarded
South Carolina State University
439 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College with 718 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 541 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orangeburg County, SC, which is 0.491 times less than the 1,102 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,172 degrees mean that there were 2.87 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 409 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,532) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

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 County, SC was $92,800 in 2021, which is 0.379 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $91,700 to $92,800, a 1.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Orangeburg County, SC is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Orangeburg County, SC have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orangeburg County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Orangeburg County, SC is $38,052. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Orangeburg County, SC was Census Tract 116 with a value of $53,313, followed by Census Tract 110 and Census Tract 119, with respective values of $46,094 and $42,765.

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orangeburg County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.75%.

Housing

Property

$92,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,938

$21,423

Median Property Taxes

±$1,070

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 County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2021

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.6% of the housing units in Orangeburg County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 116
Census Tract 110
Census Tract 119

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orangeburg County, SC was Census Tract 116 with a value of $53,313, followed by Census Tract 110 and Census Tract 119, with respective values of $46,094 and $42,765.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Orangeburg County, 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.

$38,052

Median Household Income

± $1,815

32.2k

Number of Households

± 1,365

In 2021, the median household income of the 32.2k households in Orangeburg County, SC grew to $38,052 from the previous year's value of $36,802.

The following chart displays the households in Orangeburg County, 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 County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (85.5%)
Carpooled (7.74%)
Worked At Home (4.64%)

In 2021, 85.5% of workers in Orangeburg County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.74%) and those who worked at home (4.64%).

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

29.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orangeburg County, SC have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.72% of the workforce in Orangeburg County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orangeburg County, 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 County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orangeburg County, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orangeburg County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.75%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

24.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orangeburg County, SC (20.4k out of 82.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orangeburg County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 29.7% of the children was living in poverty in Orangeburg County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 501 in Orangeburg County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 108 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.4% of the population of Orangeburg County, SC has health coverage, with 36.1% on employee plans, 28.8% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Orangeburg County, SC see 2210 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.41% decrease from the previous year (2288 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2667 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 589 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,210 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orangeburg County, SC

Primary care physicians in Orangeburg County, SC see an average of 2,210 patients per year. This represents a 3.41% decrease from the previous year (2,288 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% 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

10.6%

Uninsured

36.1%

Employer Coverage

28.8%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orangeburg County, SC grew by 2.13% from 10.4% to 10.6%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 84.5 in Orangeburg County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Orangeburg County, SC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.5% in Orangeburg County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Orangeburg County, SC.

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