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Orangeburg County, SC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Orangeburg County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 83,177
- −0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 33,077
- Median household income
- $45,675
- +20.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $115,800
- Jobs located here
- 28,236
- Highest market score
- 64
- Bakeries and dessert shops, #407 of 1,889 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 83,177 people live in Orangeburg County, in 33,077 households. Population estimates put the population change in Orangeburg County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Orangeburg County is $45,675 a year, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Orangeburg County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Orangeburg County are for bakeries and dessert shops (64), HVAC and plumbing companies (63) and home repair companies (63). Orangeburg County ranks #407 of 1,889 scored counties for bakeries and dessert shops.
Orangeburg County is part of the Orangeburg area. For its number of households, Orangeburg County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Orangeburg County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Orangeburg County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 64 | #407 of 1,889 | 8 | 2.4 | $12.3M | 297 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 63 | #383 of 1,707 | 9 | 2.7 | $8.4M | 177 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #423 of 2,057 | 13 | 3.9 | $5.8M | 240 | 24 |
| Veterinarians | 62 | #447 of 1,485 | 6 | 1.8 | $3.8M | 140 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 61 | #442 of 1,493 | 12 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 113 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #631 of 2,176 | 30 | 9.1 | Index only | 257 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 58 | #676 of 2,063 | 18 | 5.4 | $5.5M | 148 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 58 | #842 of 2,272 | 44 | 13.3 | $1.8M | 141 | 25 |
| Chiropractors | 57 | #534 of 1,490 | 9 | 2.7 | $3.4M | 140 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #640 of 1,771 | 22 | 6.7 | $1.8M | 108 | 23 |
| Real estate | 54 | #855 of 2,229 | 43 | 13.0 | Index only | 226 | 19 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 51 | #712 of 1,461 | 11 | 3.3 | $2.1M | 82 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #761 of 1,422 | 12 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 105 | 6 |
| Gyms | 48 | #986 of 1,792 | 14 | 4.2 | $1.1M | 88 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,166 of 2,088 | 25 | 7.6 | $641K | 97 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,189 of 2,200 | 31 | 9.4 | $739K | 84 | 11 |
| House cleaning | 47 | #482 of 847 | 7 | 2.1 | $5.7M | 89 | 8 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 45 | #785 of 1,302 | 7 | 2.1 | $4.3M | 138 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 43 | #814 of 1,327 | 10 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 89 | 6 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 40 | #612 of 887 | 7 | 2.1 | Index only | 154 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 33 | #1,540 of 1,886 | 28 | 8.5 | $1.1M | 110 | 22 |
| Hair salons | 33 | #1,950 of 2,339 | 73 | 22.1 | $324K | 75 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #1,974 of 2,394 | 189 | 57.1 | $160K | 105 | 59 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,946 of 2,378 | 77 | 23.3 | $355K | 80 | 29 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #1,127 of 1,328 | 19 | 5.7 | $1.2M | 74 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 31 | #1,498 of 1,769 | 22 | 6.7 | $1.1M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 30 | #774 of 974 | 7 | 2.1 | $3.3M | 72 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 30 | #2,138 of 2,385 | 145 | 43.8 | $163K | 77 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 29 | #1,397 of 1,656 | 28 | 8.5 | $1.1M | 61 | 27 |
| Funeral homes | 28 | #1,264 of 1,472 | 26 | 7.9 | $201K | 30 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 26 | #1,809 of 2,087 | 55 | 16.6 | $928K | 73 | 18 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,147 of 2,401 | 136 | 41.1 | $201K | 75 | 47 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 25 | #1,971 of 2,210 | 74 | 22.4 | $690K | 78 | 22 |
| Laundromats | 24 | #675 of 785 | 5 | 1.5 | $10.2M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 24 | #1,316 of 1,451 | 14 | 4.2 | $2M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 23 | #1,941 of 2,090 | 27 | 8.2 | $3.6M | 72 | 74 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #1,862 of 2,070 | 31 | 9.4 | $5.6M | 60 | 18 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 21 | #2,268 of 2,405 | 328 | 99.2 | $300K | 81 | 142 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 20 | #2,309 of 2,405 | 202 | 61.1 | $487K | 73 | 59 |
| Tire shops | 18 | #1,420 of 1,530 | 20 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 55 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 18 | #1,511 of 1,611 | 19 | 5.7 | $557K | 56 | 25 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 17 | #1,276 of 1,334 | 11 | 3.3 | $1.5M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,113 of 2,261 | 66 | 20.0 | $2.6M | 33 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 16 | #2,272 of 2,358 | 82 | 24.8 | $1.1M | 47 | 81 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 15 | #2,300 of 2,402 | 108 | 32.7 | $1.6M | 47 | 31 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 11 | #2,185 of 2,222 | 72 | 21.8 | $1.4M | 45 | 74 |
| Barbershops | 7 | #1,327 of 1,356 | 29 | 8.8 | $815K | 43 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | Index only | 189 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $17M | 109 | 4 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $13.3M | 130 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $25.3M | 299 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $13.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $75.8M | Too few | 15 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
Household spending in Orangeburg County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $27.3M | $826 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $91.7M | $2,771 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $98.3M | $2,973 | 73 |
| Groceries | $172.5M | $5,215 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $23.6M | $715 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.6M | $320 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $16M | $484 | 49 |
| Medical and dental services | $30.2M | $912 | 71 |
| Pets | $22.9M | $692 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $51M | $1,543 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $78M | $2,359 | 121 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $75.8M | $2,291 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $39.8M | $1,204 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $420.7M | $12,719 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Orangeburg County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 83,177−0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 33,077
- Median age
- 42.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,106 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 75
- Median household income
- $45,675+20.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $64,628
- Median home value
- $115,800
- Jobs located here
- 28,236
- Daytime population
- 72,707Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Orangeburg County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Orangeburg County at 83,177 people in 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 33,077 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Orangeburg County, SC spend?
Households in Orangeburg County spend about $420.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $172.5M on groceries and $98.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Orangeburg County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Orangeburg County, SC?
Of the business types scored in Orangeburg County, bakeries and dessert shops (64), HVAC and plumbing companies (63) and home repair companies (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For bakeries and dessert shops, that ranks #407 of 1,889 scored counties.
How does Orangeburg County, SC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Orangeburg County is $45,675, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $115,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (70% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Orangeburg County, each ranked against other counties.
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