Census ACS · #442 μSA
Orangeburg Metro Area
The Orangeburg, Sc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 83,531 residents. The median household income is $43,214 and the median home value is $109,700.
83,531
Population
75
People / sq mi
$43,214
Median Income
$109,700
Median Home Value
The Orangeburg CBSA covers 1,106 sq mi of land at 75.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.3% |
| Black or African American | 61.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$43,214
Median Household Income
$25,682
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$109,700
Median Home Value
$804
Median Rent
65.9%
Homeownership
Education
83.3%
High School+
19.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
6.6%
Work From Home
30.4 min
Avg Commute
18.0%
Foreign Born
Orangeburg spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Orangeburg, Sc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 83,531 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #442 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Orangeburg metro area is $43,214, with a per capita income of $25,682.
The Orangeburg, Sc CBSA spans the state of South Carolina.
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Data for the Orangeburg, Sc CBSA (36700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Among US metro areas, Orangeburg stands out first on household income: a median of $43,214, below the US median of $78,538. With 83,531 residents, Orangeburg is a metro area in SC.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $43,214, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 17.0%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $109,700, with typical rent around $804.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 19.4%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.