Orangeburg, SC
Safe Democratic — shifted 8.7pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 83K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 33.1% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 2.7% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 60.8% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(4) | 0.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(3) | 0.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.1% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 34.8% | 53.2% |
| Mainline Protestant | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| Black Protestant | 10.6% | 16.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Catholic | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Non-religious | 34.5% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+24.6 |
| 2020 | Biden+33.2 |
| 2016 | Clinton+37.0 |
| 2012 | Obama+43.4 |
| 2008 | Obama+38.1 |
| 2004 | Kerry+32.0 |
| 2000 | Gore+21.8 |
| 1996 | Clinton+26.8 |
| 1992 | Clinton+22.1 |
Orangeburg, SC is a metro area that has a population of 83,253. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+24.6. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.8% | 37.2% | D+24.6 | R+8.7 |
| 2020 | 66.2% | 33.0% | D+33.2 | R+3.7 |
| 2016 | 67.6% | 30.7% | D+37.0 | R+6.5 |
| 2012 | 71.4% | 27.9% | D+43.4 | D+5.3 |
| 2008 | 68.6% | 30.5% | D+38.1 | D+6.2 |
| 2004 | 65.7% | 33.8% | D+32.0 | D+10.1 |
| 2000 | 60.5% | 38.7% | D+21.8 | R+4.9 |
| 1996 | 61.4% | 34.6% | D+26.8 | D+4.7 |
| 1992 | 57.2% | 35.1% | D+22.1 | D+17.2 |
| 1988 | 52.2% | 47.3% | D+4.9 | D+2.1 |
| 1984 | 51.0% | 48.2% | D+2.8 | R+14.7 |
| 1980 | 58.3% | 40.8% | D+17.5 | R+3.9 |
| 1976 | 60.4% | 38.9% | D+21.5 | D+42.0 |
| 1972 | 38.8% | 59.3% | R+20.6 | R+38.6 |
| 1968 | 42.2% | 24.2% | D+18.0 | D+48.2 |
| 1964 | 34.9% | 65.1% | R+30.2 | R+15.5 |
| 1960 | 42.6% | 57.4% | R+14.7 | R+29.8 |
| 1956 | 36.3% | 21.2% | D+15.1 | R+19.2 |
| 1952 | 37.6% | 3.3% | D+34.3 | D+27.1 |
| 1948 | 11.6% | 4.4% | D+7.2 | — |
What defines Orangeburg, SC?
Orangeburg, SC has been trending Republican — 19pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
Constituent Counties
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Counties in Orangeburg, SC
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg | 83K | D+24.6 | 22,832 | 13,750 | 36,970 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 24.6% margin
- Shifted 18.9 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Orangeburg, SC | National |
|---|---|---|
▶Black / African American(6) | 60.8% | 12.2% |
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 33.1% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 2.7% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.1% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.0% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(3) | 0.3% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(4) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -54.5pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.8% | 53.2% | — | — | |
| 12.3% | 18.8% | — | — | |
| 10.6% | 16.2% | — | — | |
| 5.7% | 8.7% | — | — | |
| 2.1% | 3.2% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.7% | 1.0% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 34.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Orangeburg, SC metro area? 83,253 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 14pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Orangeburg, SC
How competitive is Orangeburg, SC?
Do voters in Orangeburg, SC split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | D+23.2 | D+26.7 | 3.4pp |