Orangeburg County, South Carolina Demographics 2026
Orangeburg County, South Carolina has a population of 83,253, the 17th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $45,675 and the median home value is $115,800. The poverty rate is 22.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Orangeburg County Quick Facts
How Orangeburg County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,531 | 83,253 | -0.3% |
| Median household income | $43,214 | $45,675 | +5.7% |
| Median home value | $109,700 | $115,800 | +5.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Orangeburg County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg | 13,253 | $38,635 | 32.6% | $163,500 |
| Brookdale | 4,291 | $39,449 | 34.8% | $96,500 |
| Wilkinson Heights | 2,012 | $25,489 | 29.7% | $81,100 |
| Edisto | 1,801 | $46,788 | 25.2% | $71,900 |
| Holly Hill | 1,218 | $34,135 | 38.6% | $232,000 |
| Branchville | 1,084 | $43,182 | 18.2% | $115,300 |
| Santee | 1,076 | $46,667 | 28.3% | $161,800 |
| Elloree | 1,035 | $33,796 | 26.4% | $192,500 |
| Bowman | 691 | $35,347 | 37.3% | $69,600 |
| North | 675 | $26,477 | 42.2% | $92,900 |
| Neeses | 524 | $37,885 | 20.4% | $44,300 |
| Springfield | 468 | $47,763 | 18.6% | $70,500 |
| Rowesville | 393 | $32,656 | 15.8% | $125,000 |
| Eutawville | 388 | N/A | 29.4% | $75,000 |
| Norway | 322 | $42,386 | 18.6% | $95,000 |
| Vance | 166 | N/A | 21.7% | N/A |
| Livingston | 152 | $60,000 | 7.9% | $90,000 |
| Cordova | 118 | N/A | 16.1% | $77,000 |
| Woodford | 115 | $53,750 | 4.3% | N/A |
| Cope | 15 | N/A | 66.7% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Orangeburg County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 83,253. It is the 17th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Orangeburg County is 40.7 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Orangeburg County is $45,675. This is 34% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $115,800. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Orangeburg County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 71.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Orangeburg County is Black or African American, making up 60.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 33.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (60.7% vs 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.
Education
19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Orangeburg County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Orangeburg County, South Carolina?
Orangeburg County has a population of 83,253, making it the 17th most populous county in South Carolina.
What is the median income in Orangeburg County?
The median household income in Orangeburg County is $45,675 with a poverty rate of 22.4%.
How many cities are in Orangeburg County, South Carolina?
Orangeburg County contains 20 Census-designated places.