Orangeburg, SC Demographics

A map of Orangeburg's Population by Race

Orangeburg, South Carolina had a population of 13,240 in 2020. It was 16.9% White, 76.4% Black, 2.1% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Orangeburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Orangeburg is the 48th most populous. 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's White Population

2,237 residents of Orangeburg identify as White, or 16.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Orangeburg considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Orangeburg is ranked #440 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Orangeburg is more White than neighboring Wilkinson Heights (1% White), and Brookdale (1.2% White). Orangeburg is less White than neighboring Edisto (22.2% White), Cordova (83.1% White), and Rowesville (42.3% White).

Orangeburg's Black Population

10,119 residents of Orangeburg identify as Black, or 76.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Orangeburg considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Orangeburg is ranked #36 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Orangeburg is more Black than neighboring Edisto (71.5% Black), Cordova (3.7% Black), and Rowesville (46.6% Black). Orangeburg is less Black than neighboring Wilkinson Heights (93.4% Black), and Brookdale (95.7% Black).

Orangeburg's Asian Population

277 residents of Orangeburg identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Orangeburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Orangeburg is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Orangeburg is more Asian than neighboring Edisto (0.3% Asian), Wilkinson Heights (0.4% Asian), Brookdale (0.1% Asian), Cordova (0.7% Asian), and Rowesville (0% Asian).

Orangeburg's Hispanic Population

260 residents of Orangeburg identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Orangeburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Orangeburg is ranked #334 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Orangeburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookdale (0.7% Hispanic). Orangeburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Edisto (2.4% Hispanic), Wilkinson Heights (3% Hispanic), Cordova (7.4% Hispanic), and Rowesville (5.1% Hispanic).

Orangeburg's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Orangeburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Orangeburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Orangeburg is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Orangeburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edisto (0.4% Native American/Other), Wilkinson Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), Brookdale (0.6% Native American/Other), Cordova (0% Native American/Other), and Rowesville (0% Native American/Other).

Orangeburg's Multiracial Population

249 residents of Orangeburg identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Orangeburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Orangeburg is ranked #414 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Orangeburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilkinson Heights (1.6% Multiracial), and Brookdale (1.7% Multiracial). Orangeburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Edisto (3.1% Multiracial), Cordova (5.1% Multiracial), and Rowesville (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.