The Town FilesOrangeburg County, South Carolina
83,253 people. The median home is worth $115,800 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $45,675.
Towns in Orangeburg County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg | 13,240 | $163,500 | $38,635 | 36.4 |
| Brookdale | 3,845 | $96,500 | $39,449 | 32.9 |
| Edisto | 2,058 | $71,900 | $46,788 | 41.4 |
| Wilkinson Heights | 1,946 | $81,100 | $25,489 | 33.2 |
| Holly Hill | 1,298 | $232,000 | $34,135 | 40.8 |
| Branchville | 998 | $115,300 | $43,182 | 48.0 |
| Santee | 797 | $161,800 | $46,667 | 47.4 |
| Bowman | 788 | $69,600 | $35,347 | 44.7 |
| North | 696 | $92,900 | $26,477 | 54.8 |
| Elloree | 570 | $192,500 | $33,796 | 61.2 |
People and housing
| Orangeburg County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,800 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $841 | $937 |
| Median household income | $45,675 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
27,859 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,283 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 816 storm events in Orangeburg County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Orangeburg County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 10, 2025 | Flood | DR-4858: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).