POPULATION | 2000 | 2010 |
---|---|---|
Orangeburg County | 91,582 | 92,501 |
City of Orangeburg | 12,765 | 13,964 |
South Carolina | 4,012,012 | 4,625,364 |
United States | 281,421,906 | 308,745,538 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ESRI Forecasts for 2014 and 2019.
POPULATION BY AGE
2014 |
2019 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 – 4 | 6,162 | 6.7% | 5,754 | 6.3% | |
5 – 9 | 5,704 | 6.2% | 5,630 | 6.2% | |
10 – 14 | 5,776 | 6.2% | 5,647 | 6.2% | |
15 – 19 | 7,490 | 8.1% | 6,228 | 6.8% | |
20 – 24 | 7,784 | 8.4% | 6,451 | 7.2% | |
25 – 34 | 10,415 | 11.3% | 11,232 | 12.4% | |
35 – 44 | 10,211 | 11.0% | 9,915 | 10.9% | |
45 – 54 | 12,938 | 14.0% | 10,391 | 11.4% | |
55 – 64 | 12,287 | 13.3% | 12,449 | 13.7% | |
65 – 74 | 7,919 | 8.6% | 10,589 | 11.6% | |
75 – 84 | 4,238 | 4.6% | 4,885 | 5.4% | |
85+ | 1,577 | 1.7% | 1,676 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Summary File, ESRI Forecasts for 2014 and 2019.
POPULATION WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE City of Orangeburg | 2000 | 2010 | 2014 | 2019 | % Δ 2014-2019 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 mile radius | 70,439 | 70,919 | 69,926 | 69,039 | -1% |
30 mile radius | 175,370 | 181,047 | 180,891 | 181,527 | 0% |
45 mile radius | 810,576 | 893,371 | 915,126 | 946,517 | 3% |
Source: U.S. Census Summary Profile from ESRI Forecasts for 2014 and 2019.
POPULATION BY RACE 2010 | 2014 | 2019 | ||||||
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White Alone | 31,770 | 33.7% | 31,589 | 34.4% | 31,038 | 34.1% | ||
Black Alone | 57,535 | 61.0% | 56,613 | 61.6% | 55,609 | 61.2% | ||
American Indian Alone | 491 | 0.5% | 549 | 0.6% | 615 | 0.7% | ||
Asian Alone | 752 | 0.8% | 810 | 0.9% | 920 | 1.0% | ||
Pacific Islander Alone | 14 | 0.0% | 14 | 0.0% | 14 | 0.0% | ||
Some Other Race Alone | 843 | 0.9% | 996 | 1.1% | 1,203 | 1.3% | ||
Two or More Races | 1,096 | 1.2% | 1,275 | 1.4% | 1,538 | 1.7% | ||
Hispanic Origin (Any Race) | 1,767 | 1.9% | 2,053 | 2.2% | 2,451 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ESRI Forecasts for 2014 and 2019.
INCOME & HOUSEHOLDS
Per Capita Income 2013 = $31,067
Median Household Income 2014 = $32,353
HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISTRIBUTION 2014 |
2019 |
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<$15,000 | 9,095 | 25.3% | 8,551 | 23.9% | |
$15,000-$24,999 | 5,461 | 15.2% | 4,542 | 12.7% | |
$25,000-$34,999 | 4,330 | 12.1% | 4,137 | 11.6% | |
$35,000-$49,999 | 5,506 | 15.3% | 5,335 | 14.9% | |
$50,000-$74,999 | 6,025 | 16.8% | 6,281 | 17.6% | |
$75,000-$99,999 | 2,862 | 8.0% | 3,597 | 10.1% | |
$100,000-$149,999 | 1,599 | 4.5% | 1,962 | 5.5% | |
$150,000-$199,999 | 551 | 1.5% | 701 | 2.0% | |
$200,000+ | 491 | 1.4% | 598 | 1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and ESRI forecasts for 2014 and 2019.
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD CONSUMER EXPENDITURES (2014)
Category | Avg. Amount Spent | Category | Avg. Amount Spent |
---|---|---|---|
Food | $5,482.98 | Healthcare | $3,246.77 |
Adult Beverages | $303.349 | Entertainment & Rec | $2,149.03 |
Housing | $12,668.51 | Personal Care Prod | $481.60 |
Household Operations | $1,057.25 | Education | $716.69 |
Housekeeping Supplies | $496.71 | Smoking Products | $406.11 |
Household Furnishings | $1,004.65 | Misc. | $808.29 |
Apparel & Services | $883.46 | Support Payments | $1,584.10 |
Transportation | $7,205.67 | Life/Other Insurance | $328.16 |
Travel | $1,062.70 | Pension & Soc. Sec. | $4,079.34 |
Source: ESRI Household Budget Expenditures Forecasts for 2014, derived from BLS 2011 and 2012 Consumer Expenditure Survey
LABOR FORCE & EMPLOYMENT | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1998 | 40,698 | 37,874 | 2,824 | 6.9% | ||
1999 | 41,750 | 37,334 | 4,416 | 10.6% | ||
2000 | 41,017 | 38,691 | 2,326 | 5.7% | ||
2001 | 39,521 | 36,125 | 3,396 | 8.6% | ||
2002 | 39,682 | 36,186 | 3,496 | 8.8% | ||
2003 | 40,006 | 36,037 | 3,969 | 9.9% | ||
2004 | 39,598 | 35,869 | 3,729 | 9.4% | ||
2005 | 40,446 | 36,529 | 4,187 | 10.4% | ||
2006 | 39,939 | 36,298 | 3,641 | 9.1% | ||
2007 | 40,356 | 37,116 | 3,240 | 8.0% | ||
2008 | 41,096 | 36,972 | 4,124 | 10.0% | ||
2009 | 41,676 | 35,215 | 6,461 | 15.5% | ||
2010 | 41,664 | 35,409 | 6,255 | 15.0% | ||
2011 | 41,194 | 35,095 | 6,099 | 14.8% | ||
2012 | 40,779 | 35,381 | 5,398 | 13.2% | ||
2013 | 40,216 | 35,514 | 4,702 | 11.7% |
Source: The Bureau of Labor Statistics LAUS
UNIONS
South Carolina is a right-to-work state and has the 2nd lowest private sector unionization rate in the U.S. (at 1.9%); South Carolina also ranks 7th lowest in Private Manufacturing (at 3.5%), and second lowest overall (at 2.1%). At 0.3%, the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area has the 21st lowest private sector unionization membership rate among all MSAs in US.
INDUSTRY SECTORS
Industry Description | Employing Units | Employment | % of Total | Avg. Weekly Wage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 1,671 | 27,766 | 100% | $665 |
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 64 | 565 | 2.0% | $655 |
Utilities | 6 | 362 | 1.3% | $1,117 |
Construction | 112 | 672 | 2.4% | $687 |
Manufacturing | 65 | 4,728 | 17.0% | $923 |
Wholesale Trade | 59 | 595 | 2.1% | 1,180 |
Retail Trade | 379 | 4,777 | 17.0% | $433 |
Transportation & Warehousing | 72 | 828 | 3.1% | $720 |
Information | 11 | 188 | 0.6% | $720 |
Finance & Insurance | 88 | 684 | 2.4% | $944 |
Real Estate | 43 | 239 | 1.0% | $639 |
Professional & Technical Services | 74 | 356 | 1.4% | $735 |
Mgmt. of Companies & Enterprises | 9 | 105 | 0.4% | $401 |
Educational Services | 35 | 3515 | 12.2% | $728 |
Administrative & Waste Services | 66 | 768 | 2.4% | $484 |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 191 | 3,990 | 15.1% | $790 |
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 18 | 235 | 0.9% | $370 |
Accommodation & Food Services | 162 | 3,323 | 11.3% | $274 |
Public Administration | 42 | 1,583 | 5.6% | $671 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages Q3 2014.
PRIMARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Orangeburg County has three public school districts comprised of thirty-three schools, which includes one primary school, fifteen elementary schools, ten middle schools and seven high schools.
District |
Orangeburg 3 | Orangeburg 4 | Orangeburg 5 |
---|---|---|---|
Enrollment | 2,982 | 3,877 | 6,874 |
Total SAT Score | 1189 | 1255 | 1190 |
Total ACT Score | 16.8 | 17.9 | 15.8 |
Pupil / Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 20.2:1 | 21.2:1 |
Expenditure Per Pupil | $11,911 | $9,299 | $11,599 |
Attendance Rate | 92.3% | 95.3% | 92.3% |
Annual Dropout Rate | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 57.3% | 61.2% | 69.2% |
Source: South Carolina Department of Education 2014 School District Report Cards
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
School Name | Enrollment | Grades | Denomination |
---|---|---|---|
Holly Hill Academy | 230 | PK-12 | Nonsectarian |
Orangeburg Prepatory School | 766 | PK-12 | Nonsectarian |
Vanard Mendinghall Jr. Academy | 13 | KG-8 | 7th Day Adventist |
Wesley Christian School | 27 | PK-12 | Christian |
Orangeburg Christian Academy | 16 | KG-12 | Christian |
Source: SC Private School Enrollment, 2012-2013.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Population Age 25+ | Percent |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 7.2% |
9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma | 13.5% |
High School Graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.4% |
Some College, No Degree | 17.3% |
Associate’s Degree | 8.0% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 11.2% |
Graduate or Professional Degree | 7.4% |
High School Graduate or Higher | 79.3% |
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 18.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2009 – 2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
HIGHER EDUCATION STATISTICS
Institution | Enrollment | Graduates | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Allen University | 660 | 81 | Columbia |
Benedict College | 2,444 | 309 | Columbia |
Central Carolina Technical College | 3,963 | 612 | Camden |
Charleston Southern University | 3,367 | 593 | Charleston |
Claflin University | 1,886 | 396 | Orangeburg |
College of Charleston | 11,456 | 2,487 | Charleston |
Columbia College | 1,221 | 348 | Columbia |
Columbia International Univ. | 1,103 | 315 | Columbia |
Midlands Technical College | 11,424 | 2,066 | Columbia |
Morris College | 780 | 152 | Sumter |
Newberry College | 1,093 | 197 | Newberry |
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College | 3,060 | 434 | Orangeburg |
South Carolina State Univ. | 3,331 | 738 | Orangeburg |
Southern Methodist College | 40 | 0 | Orangeburg |
Trident Technical College | 16,136 | 3,298 | Charleston |
University of South Carolina | 32,974 | 7,470 | Columbia |
U.S.C. Sumter | 879 | 92 | Sumter |
Source: The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education 2013-2014. Enrollment Fall 2014, Graduates AY 2013-2014.