Demographics & People — Orangeburg, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,189 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,400 |
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| Median Age | 36.4 |
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| Total Households | 4,957 |
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| Family Households | 2,467 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3771 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,058 |
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| Black or African American | 9,751 |
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| Asian | 114 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,931 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,618 |
| American | 380 |
| Irish | 276 |
| English | 248 |
| Arab | 167 |
| Moroccan | 159 |
| German | 154 |
| Subsaharan African | 135 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 100 |
Language
| English Only | 12,097 |
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| Spanish | 163 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,421 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 589 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,330 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Orangeburg, South Carolina.
