Orangeburg, SC Demographics

A map of Orangeburg's Population by Race

Orangeburg, South Carolina has an estimated population of 13,253, a less than 1% change from the 13,240 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.7% Black, 20.4% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orangeburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orangeburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Orangeburg, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 41.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orangeburg is ranked the 48th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Orangeburg was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orangeburg's White Population

2,701 residents of Orangeburg, or 20.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orangeburg is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Orangeburg ranks 440th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orangeburg's White population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. White residents' share of Orangeburg's population has increased from 16.9% to 20.4%.

Orangeburg is more White than neighboring Wilkinson Heights (0.8% White), and Brookdale (0.7% White). Orangeburg is less White than neighboring Edisto (29.1% White), Cordova (84.7% White), and Rowesville (32.1% White).

Orangeburg's Black Population

9,762 residents of Orangeburg, or 73.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orangeburg is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Orangeburg ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orangeburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Black residents' share of Orangeburg's population has decreased from 76.4% to 73.7%.

Orangeburg is more Black than neighboring Edisto (69.5% Black), Cordova (8.5% Black), and Rowesville (67.9% Black). Orangeburg is less Black than neighboring Wilkinson Heights (84.4% Black), and Brookdale (98.3% Black).

Orangeburg's Asian Population

149 residents of Orangeburg, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orangeburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Orangeburg ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orangeburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Asian residents' share of Orangeburg's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.1%.

Orangeburg is more Asian than neighboring Edisto (0% Asian), Wilkinson Heights (0% Asian), Brookdale (0% Asian), Cordova (0% Asian), and Rowesville (0% Asian).

Orangeburg's Hispanic Population

104 residents of Orangeburg, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orangeburg is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Orangeburg ranks 341st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orangeburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Orangeburg's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Orangeburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookdale (0% Hispanic), and Rowesville (0% Hispanic). Orangeburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Edisto (0.9% Hispanic), Wilkinson Heights (14.8% Hispanic), and Cordova (6.8% Hispanic).

Orangeburg's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Orangeburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orangeburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Orangeburg ranks 204th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orangeburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orangeburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Orangeburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edisto (0.4% Native American/Other), Wilkinson Heights (0% Native American/Other), Brookdale (0% Native American/Other), Cordova (0% Native American/Other), and Rowesville (0% Native American/Other).

Orangeburg's Multiracial Population

464 residents of Orangeburg, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orangeburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Orangeburg ranks 416th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orangeburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 86.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Orangeburg's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.5%.

Orangeburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Edisto (0% Multiracial), Wilkinson Heights (0% Multiracial), Brookdale (1% Multiracial), Cordova (0% Multiracial), and Rowesville (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.