South Carolina

Orangeburg

84,223
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Orangeburg

Orangeburg, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 18,513. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 84,223.

Its recorded population peaked at 92,501 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 9 percent.

On the ground today, 26 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Yamasee War – Palachicola Creek Battle 1716, Battle of Eutaw Springs (SC), Battle of Rawdon's Retreat to Moncks Corner, and 42 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202084,223
201092,501
200091,582
199084,803
198082,276
197069,789
196068,559
195068,726
194063,707
193063,864
192064,907
191055,893
190059,663
189049,393
188041,395
187016,865
186024,896
185023,582
184018,519
183018,453
182015,653
181013,229
180015,766
179018,513
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Orangeburg

Military engagements that took place in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Yamasee War – Palachicola Creek Battle 1716
1716
Battle of Eutaw Springs (SC)
1781
Battle of Rawdon's Retreat to Moncks Corner
1781
Battle of Entaw Springs (South Carolina)
1781
Battle of McPherson's Plantation
1781
Battle of Orangeburg
1781
Battle of Orangeburg (1781)
1781
Battle of Entaw Springs area - Fort Motte approach
1781
Battle of Eutaw Springs
1781
Battle of Eutaw Springs (Marion's flank)
1781
Destruction of the South Carolina Railroad
1865
Skirmish at North Edisto River — February 1865
1865
Battle of Orangeburg — February 11-12 1865
1865
South Carolina Interior Raid (Potter's Raid)
1865
Crossing of the South Edisto River
1865
Action at Orangeburg — First Confederate Probe 1865
1865
Union Seizure of Appomattox Aftermath — SC Surrender
1865
Skirmish at South Edisto River — February 1865
1865
Union Seizure of Branchville Railroad Junction — 1865
1865
Action at Orangeburg — Confederate Evacuation
1865
Capture of Branchville Junction
1865
Capture of Orangeburg
1865
Skirmish at Branchville SC
1865
Battle of Orangeburg SC
1865
Action at Graham's Station SC
1865
Destruction of Orangeburg Railroad Junction — February 1865
1865

Historic places in Orangeburg

National Register of Historic Places listings in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Stroman, William P., House
Orangeburg
Lowman Hall, South Carolina State College
Orangeburg
Eutaw Springs Battleground Park
Eutawville
Bruce, Donald, House
Orangeburg
Orangeburg County Jail
Orangeburg
East Russell Street Area Historic District
Orangeburg
White House United Methodist Church
Orangeburg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Elloree
Dantzler Plantation
Holly Hill
Briggman, F. H. W., House
Orangeburg
Orangeburg Downtown Historic District
Orangeburg
Numertia Plantation
Eutawville
Providence Methodist Church
Holly Hill
South Carolina State College Historic District
Orangeburg
All Star Bowling Lane
Orangeburg
Willow Consolidated High School
Norway
McCoy Farmstead
Holly Hill
St. Julien Plantation
Eutawville
Cattle Creek Campground
Rowesville
Whitman Street Area Historic District
Orangeburg
Fordham, Maj. John Hammond, House
Orangeburg
Hodge Hall
Orangeburg
Southern Railway Passenger Depot
Branchville
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Frequently asked about Orangeburg

When does Orangeburg first appear in the US census?
Orangeburg, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 18,513.
What is the population of Orangeburg?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Orangeburg had a recorded population of 84,223.
When did Orangeburg's population peak?
Orangeburg's recorded population peaked at 92,501 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Orangeburg?
26 documented military engagements took place in Orangeburg, including Yamasee War – Palachicola Creek Battle 1716, Battle of Eutaw Springs (SC), Battle of Rawdon's Retreat to Moncks Corner.
How many historic places are in Orangeburg?
42 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
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