Poverty Rate in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
In Orangeburg County, South Carolina, an estimated 19,598 of 79,740 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Orangeburg County, South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Orangeburg County, South Carolina is 24.6%.
- How many people in Orangeburg County, South Carolina live in poverty?
In Orangeburg County, South Carolina, an estimated 19,598 of 79,740 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Orangeburg County, South Carolina compare to the average for South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Orangeburg County, South Carolina is 75.71% higher than the South Carolina average. In Orangeburg County, South Carolina, an estimated 24.6% of 79,740 people live in poverty. In South Carolina, 14.0% of 5,140,248 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Orangeburg County, South Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Orangeburg County, South Carolina is 95.24% higher than the US average. In Orangeburg County, South Carolina, an estimated 24.6% of 79,740 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bowman, South Carolina 35.4% of 652 people.
- Branchville, South Carolina 22.8% of 1,281 people.
- Brookdale, South Carolina 33.4% of 3,838 people.
- Cope, South Carolina 17.9% of 28 people.
- Cordova, South Carolina 11.2% of 214 people.
Two or more races
60.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2022
60.4% of 4 thousand people
White
11.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
11.9% of 27 thousand people
Black or African American
24.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
24.2% of 46 thousand people
Hispanic
56.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
56.3% of 2 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
11.4% of 27 thousand people
Under 18 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
26.4% of 17 thousand people
Under 5 years
38% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
38% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
23.3% of 13 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
26.4% of 17 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
19.9% of 45 thousand people
18 to 34 years
23.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
23.5% of 15 thousand people
35 to 64 years
18% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
18% of 29 thousand people
60 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
16.2% of 24 thousand people
65 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
15.2% of 17 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
17.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
17.8% of 55 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
21.8% of 9 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
26.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
26.2% of 18 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
10.3% of 17 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
11.6% of 10 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
12% of 35 thousand people
Employed
7.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
7.7% of 33 thousand people
Male
7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
7% of 17 thousand people
Female
8.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
8.5% of 16 thousand people
Unemployed
91.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
91.5% of 2 thousand people
Male
85.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
85.8% of 981 people
Female
98.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
98.7% of 762 people
Population 16 years and over
18% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
18% of 65 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
5.2% of 25 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
19% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
28.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
28.9% of 28 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
34.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
34.5% of 14 thousand people
Male
34.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
34.5% of 7 thousand people
Female
34.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
34.5% of 7 thousand people
18 to 24 years
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
21.1% of 758 people
25 to 34 years
40.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
40.1% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
28.4% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
49.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
49.2% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
47.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
47.4% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
31.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
31.2% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
21.3% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
12.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
12.4% of 6 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
35.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
35.8% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
55.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
55.1% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
2023
20%
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