Orangeburg County, South Carolina
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| Orangeburg County, South Carolina | |
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 Location in the state of South Carolina |
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| Formed | 1785 |
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| Seat | Orangeburg |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
2,922 km² (1,128 mi²) sq mi ( km²) 57 km² (22 mi²), 1.94% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
91,582 32/km² |
| Website: www.orangeburgcounty.org | |
Orangeburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 91,582. Its county seat is Orangeburg6.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,922 km² (1,128 mi²). 2,865 km² (1,106 mi²) of it is land and 57 km² (22 mi²) of it (1.94%) is water.
[edit] Adjacent Counties
- Calhoun County, South Carolina - north
- Clarendon County, South Carolina - northeast
- Dorchester County, South Carolina - southeast
- Berkeley County, South Carolina - southeast
- Bamberg County, South Carolina - south
- Colleton County, South Carolina - south
- Aiken County, South Carolina - west
- Barnwell County, South Carolina - west
- Lexington County, South Carolina - northwest
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 91,582 people, 34,118 households, and 23,882 families residing in the county. The population density was 32/km² (83/mi²). There were 39,304 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (36/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 37.17% White, 60.86% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 34,118 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.10% were married couples living together, 20.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.00% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 11.90% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 87.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,567, and the median income for a family was $36,165. Males had a median income of $29,331 versus $20,956 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,057. About 17.00% of families and 21.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.20% of those under age 18 and 22.30% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Local Native Americans
The traditional lands of the Beaver Creek Indians are between the two forks of the Edisto River in Orangeburg County, and especially along Beaver Creek. Historical accounts refer to them in this area as far back as the 1700's. Most of the tribe members still live in this area. The Beaver Creek Indians achieved state recognition on January 27, 2006 but are still working toward federal recognition. The tribe was formed as a non-profit organization in 1998. They have never been isolated on a reservation and so have always farmed or held jobs within the local community. Their original language family was Siouan (though today all speak English). Common family names within the tribe are: Chavis, Hutto, Williams, Barr, Bolin, Jackson, Huffman and Gleaton.
[edit] Agriculture
Orangburg County is one of the largest agricultural producing counties in South Carolina, with fertile, slighly rolling land. Major crops are cotton, soybeans, corn, turf grass and watermelons.
[edit] Cities, Towns, & CDPs
- Bowman
- Branchville
- Brookdale
- Cope
- Cordova
- Elloree
- Eutawville
- Holly Hill
- Livingston
- Neeses
- North
- Norway
- Orangeburg
- Rowesville
- Santee
- Springfield
- Vance
- Wilkinson Heights
- Woodford
