Orangeburg County, South Carolina

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Orangeburg County
U.S. county
County of Orangeburg
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	Orangeburg
Area
• Total	1,128 sq mi (2,920 km2)
• Land	1,106 sq mi (2,860 km2)
• Water	22 sq mi (60 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	80,461
• Density	71/sq mi (28/km2)
Website	[[1] www.orangeburgcounty.org/%20www.orangeburgcounty.org]]

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Orangeburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 80,461. The county seat is Orangeburg. The county was created in 1769.

History

Orangeburg County was established in 1769 and named for William IV, Prince of Orange. The county has a rich history, including significant roles in the American Revolutionary War and the Civil Rights Movement.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,128 square miles (2,920 km²), of which 1,106 square miles (2,860 km²) is land and 22 square miles (57 km²) (1.9%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Calhoun County - north
• Clarendon County - east
• Dorchester County - southeast
• Berkeley County - south
• Bamberg County - southwest
• Barnwell County - west
• Lexington County - northwest
• Richland County - northwest

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 80,461 people, 30,000 households, and 20,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 73 people per square mile (28/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60% African American, 35% White, and 5% from other races.

Economy

The economy of Orangeburg County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and education. The county is home to several institutions of higher learning, including South Carolina State University and Claflin University.

Education

Orangeburg County is served by several public school districts and private schools. Higher education institutions include:

• South Carolina State University
• Claflin University
• Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Transportation

Major highways in Orangeburg County include:

• Interstate 26
• U.S. Route 21
• U.S. Route 301
• U.S. Route 601

Communities

Cities

• Orangeburg

Towns

• Bowman
• Branchville
• Cope
• Elloree
• Eutawville
• Holly Hill
• Neeses
• North
• Norway
• Santee
• Springfield
• Vance
• Woodford

Notable People

• James Brown, singer and songwriter
• Althea Gibson, tennis player and golfer

See also

• List of counties in South Carolina
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

External links

• Orangeburg County official website