The US Census Bureau conducted a census in 2000. The statistics below reflect the results of that census.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS |
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Total Population |
330,646 |
--Males |
49.1 % |
--Females |
50.9 % |
Median Age |
34 years |
Average Household size |
2.7 |
Average Family size |
3.13 |
Total Housing units |
131,258 |
--Occupied |
118,749 |
--Owner-occupied |
88,876 |
--Renter-occupied |
29,873 |
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SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS |
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Population 25 years & older |
204,386 |
High School graduate or higher |
78.4 % |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
17 % |
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ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS |
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Labor Force (16 years and older) |
157,963 |
Mean travel time to work |
27 minutes |
Median household income |
$37,597 |
Median family income |
$43,528 |
Per capita income |
$16,925 |
Families below poverty level |
11.3 % |
Individuals below poverty level |
14.3 % |
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HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |
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Single-family owner-occupied homes |
60,549 |
Median value |
$89,500 |
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The Towns of eastern Orangeburg County include: Bowman, Branchville, Elloree, Eutawville, Holly Hill, Santee and Vance. The city of Orangeburg is the county seat.
The Towns of western Berkeley County include: Bonneau, Pinopolis, and St. Stephens. Moncks Corner is the county seat.
The Towns of upper Dorchester County include: Dorchester, Harleyville, Ridgeville, Reevesville, Rosinville, and St. George. St. George is the county seat.
