Orangeburg, SC

Orangeburg, South Carolina

Orangeburg, South Carolina, in Orangeburg county, is 36 miles S of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 120 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is home to some 12,765 residents.

The People and Families of Orangeburg

In Orangeburg, about 29% of adults are married. People in Orangeburg have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Orangeburg than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orangeburg had a median family income of $37,008. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Orangeburg.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Orangeburg. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Orangeburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 53% of the housing in Orangeburg was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Orangeburg, 90% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Orangeburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Orangeburg, SC

Comparing Orangeburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Orangeburg Almanac

Orangeburg Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Orangeburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Orangeburg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Orangeburg Public Libraries

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Orangeburg Hospitals

TRMC OF ORANGEBURG & CALHOUN
(Government - Local)
3000 ST MATTHEWS RD BOX 1806
(803) 533-2460
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Orangeburg

Orangeburg High Schools (2004)

ORANGEBURG WILKINSON SENIOR HIGH
601 BRUIN PARKWAY
803-534-6180
Serves 1,833 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

ORANGEBURG TECHNOLOGY CENTER
3720 MAGNOLIA STREET
803-536-4473
A Vocational School

Orangeburg Colleges

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Claflin University

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Platinum Shear School of Cosmetology

South Carolina State University

Southern Methodist College

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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