Orangeburg County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 17th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Orangeburg County, South Carolina is 83,531 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $43,214, the median home value is $109,700, and the median age is 40.8.

The population of Orangeburg County has declined 10.0% since 2010 (92,323 → 83,129), a -0.75% annualized rate.

Orangeburg County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

83,531

Population

-0.75%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$43,214

Median Income

$109,700

Median Home Value

Orangeburg County covers 1,106 sq mi of land at 75.5 people per square mile.

About Orangeburg County, SC

Orangeburg County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 83,531. It ranks #17 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 40.8, older than the national median. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

The median household income in Orangeburg County is $43,214, below the US median of $74,580. 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $109,700, with monthly rent averaging $804. The homeownership rate of 65.9% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Orangeburg County reflects 19.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.4 minutes each way.

Orangeburg County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Orangeburg County had a population of 92,323 in 2010 and 83,129 in 2024, a -10.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 92,323 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.74%.

83,129

Population (2024)

92,323

Population (2010)

92,323

Peak (2010)

-0.74%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	92,323	-	-	estimate
2011	91,706	-617	-0.67%	estimate
2012	91,471	-235	-0.26%	estimate
2013	90,682	-789	-0.86%	estimate
2014	90,058	-624	-0.69%	estimate
2015	89,174	-884	-0.98%	estimate
2016	88,421	-753	-0.84%	estimate
2017	87,664	-757	-0.86%	estimate
2018	87,106	-558	-0.64%	estimate
2019	86,231	-875	-1.00%	estimate
2020	83,971	-2,260	-2.62%	estimate
2021	82,851	-1,120	-1.33%	estimate
2022	83,165	+314	+0.38%	estimate
2023	83,148	-17	-0.02%	estimate
2024	83,129	-19	-0.02%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	34.3%
Black or African American	61.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.8

Median Age

53.1%

Female

46.9%

Male

20.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

8.0%

20–24

6.7%

25–34

11.5%

35–44

10.4%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

8.0%

65–74

12.3%

75–84

6.3%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 17.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$43,214$-23,604 vs state
Mean household income	$61,346
Per-capita income	$25,682
Poverty rate	17.0%+6.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.9%
Employment-to-population	47.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.3%

Manufacturing

17.5%

Education & health care

7.5%

Retail trade

6.8%

Finance & real estate

6.8%

Construction

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.3%

Public administration

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Orangeburg County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.1%

Carpool

82.0%

Public transit

6.6%

Work from home

30.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$109,700$-127,000 vs state

Median home value

$804

Median rent

65.9%

Homeownership rate

41,420

Total housing units

79.4%

Occupied

20.6%

Vacant

34.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.1%

With health insurance

86.8%

With broadband internet

18.0%

Foreign-born

6.4%

Veterans (18+)

14.2%

With a disability

96.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.3%

High School+

19.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

South Carolina demographic profile All South Carolina data →

Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Orangeburg County, South Carolina has a population of 83,531 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 75 people per square mile.

The population of Orangeburg County has declined 10.0% since 2010 (92,323 → 83,129), a -0.75% annualized rate.

The median household income in Orangeburg County, South Carolina is $43,214, with mean (average) household income of $61,346 and per-capita income of $25,682. 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Orangeburg County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (61.6%), White (34.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Orangeburg County, South Carolina is 40.8 years. Residents are 53.1% female and 46.9% male.

The median home value in Orangeburg County is $109,700 and median monthly rent is $804. 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 41,420 total housing units, 20.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Orangeburg County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Orangeburg County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.