Orangeburg County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Orangeburg County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45075
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 075
Geography
- Land Area
- 1106.38 sq mi
- Water Area
- 21.51 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1127.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.436135
- Longitude
- -80.802913
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 82,373
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 64,586
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 80,512 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,859 | 2.3% |
| White | 27,560 | 33.5% |
| Black | 50,526 | 61.3% |
| Asian | 565 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 212 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 99 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 63,618 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 969 | 1.5% |
| White | 22,637 | 35.0% |
| Black | 39,849 | 61.7% |
| Asian | 444 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 852 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 72 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 83,253
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,252
- Poverty Rate
- 21.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 17,886
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,290 | 34.0% |
| Black | 50,605 | 60.8% |
| Asian | 832 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 55,353
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 40,233 | 72.7% |
| Republican | 15,108 | 27.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12 | 0.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 24,248 | 43.8% |
| Female | 31,102 | 56.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,147 | 31.0% |
| Hispanic | 513 | 0.9% |
| Black | 35,491 | 64.1% |
| Asian | 260 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 26,003
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,419 | 54.9% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 29.2% |
| Black | 15,386 | 43.4% |
| Asian | 52 | 20.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,770 | 44.4% |
| Female | 15,233 | 49.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,231 (30.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,931 (19.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 41,527
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $125,969
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $877
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.