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Orangeburg, South Carolina

Introduction to 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.

Orangeburg History

Orangeburg was named in the honor of William IV, Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George II of England. The region was first inhabited in 1704 by George Sterling, an Indian trader. In order to encourage civilization in the area, the General Assembly of the Province of South Carolina made the area into a township in 1730.

Orangeburg and nearby Attractions

  • Stardust Amusement
  • Sunlight Community Center
  • Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
  • Mirmow Field
  • Ellis Avenue Historic District
  • Amelia Street Historic District

Things To Do In Orangeburg

The city has several historical sites and amusement parks. There is something for everyone to do in the city. Shopping centers such as the Edisto Village Shopping Center and Grove Park Village Shopping Center make wonderful hangout places. The city also has many good restaurants and cafes where you can drop in to enjoy the local cuisine.

Orangeburg Transportation

Columbia Metropolitan and Mc Entire Angs are the closest airports to the city.

Orangeburg Higher Education

Some of the colleges in the city that offer higher education are South Carolina State University, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, and Claflin University.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Orangeburg, SC

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women810
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men36
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Age of the Population11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime26
Low Property Crime13

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