Economy & Jobs — Orangeburg, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,635 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,929 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,549 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17.1% |
| Retail | 14.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 72 |
| Fast Food | 69 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 54 |
| General Merchandise | 44 |
| Hotels Motels | 37 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Child Day Care | 26 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Grocery Stores | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Home Health | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
