Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Orangeburg, SC

The map below shows majority race by area in Orangeburg, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Orangeburg racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Orangeburg, SC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Orangeburg overall is black, making up 65.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 27.1%. There are more black people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Orangeburg
Race
Orangeburg, SC Population
White
27.1%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
65.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Orangeburg, SC Population
White
27.1%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
65.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Orangeburg, SC

The map below shows diversity in Orangeburg. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Orangeburg, SC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Orangeburg Diversity Score

77

With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Orangeburg is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Orangeburg's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Orangeburg.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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