Orangeburg SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Orangeburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Orangeburg. Key points include:
There were 993 total crimes in Orangeburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Orangeburg is 7,455.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Orangeburg is 1,246.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Orangeburg is 6,208.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Orangeburg is 251.78% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Orangeburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Orangeburg / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 993 | 7,455.0 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 166 | 1,246.2 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 30.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 25 | 187.7 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 134 | 1,006.0 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 827 | 6,208.7 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 148 | 1,111.1 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 607 | 4,557.1 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 72 | 540.5 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Orangeburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Orangeburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Orangeburg is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Orangeburg is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Orangeburg is $162,436.
The median income in Orangeburg is $38,635.
Orangeburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Orangeburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Orangeburg | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Orangeburg, SC Weather
The average high in Orangeburg is 75.7° and the average low is 52.6°.
There are 70.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Orangeburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Orangeburg, SC Photos
Rankings & Articles For Orangeburg
Locations Around Orangeburg
Map Of Orangeburg, SC
Best Places Around Orangeburg
Lexington, SC
Population 24,585
Oak Grove, SC
Population 12,256
Seven Oaks, SC
Population 15,921
Irmo, SC
Population 11,813
Red Bank, SC
Population 11,314
Forest Acres, SC
Population 10,530
West Columbia, SC
Population 17,963
Woodfield, SC
Population 9,465
Aiken, SC
Population 32,521
Cayce, SC
Population 13,741
Orangeburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Orangeburg
The current population in Orangeburg is 13,253. The population has decreased 4.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,253 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 13,189 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 13,220 | 3.5% |
| 2021 | 12,779 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 12,713 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 12,861 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 13,120 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 13,215 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 13,478 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 13,685 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 13,790 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 13,943 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 13,910 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 13,930 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 13,855 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Orangeburg
See the full breakdown
Orangeburg is:
20.4% White with 2,701 White residents.
73.7% African American with 9,762 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 149 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 37 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 464 Two Or More residents.
0.8% Hispanic with 104 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Orangeburg | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.4% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 73.7% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Orangeburg
See the full breakdown
Orangeburg is 52.6% female with 6,971 female residents.
Orangeburg is 47.4% male with 6,282 male residents.
| Gender | Orangeburg | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Orangeburg for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
5.0% of adults in Orangeburg completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Orangeburg completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Orangeburg completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Orangeburg completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Orangeburg completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Orangeburg completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Orangeburg completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Orangeburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Orangeburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Orangeburg | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Orangeburg, South Carolina
See the full breakdown
16.9% of households in Orangeburg earn Less than $10,000.
13.7% of households in Orangeburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Orangeburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Orangeburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.4% of households in Orangeburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Orangeburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.6% of households in Orangeburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.3% of households in Orangeburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Orangeburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.0% of households in Orangeburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Orangeburg | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.7% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.4% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
