How long is the commute from Orangeburg, SC?
Workers who live in Orangeburg, SC take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
16.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 16.0%
How people in Orangeburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Orangeburg | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±6.6 points) | 81.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±6.3 points) | 9.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±3.7 points) | 6.7% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Orangeburg, the average commute is lower than in Orangeburg County (30.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orangeburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orangeburg County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orangeburg County, Orangeburg ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 233 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orangeburg
| Vehicles available | Orangeburg | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.0% (±5.0 points) | 9.0% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±5.8 points) | 35.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.5% (±6.2 points) | 30.6% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±6.5 points) | 25.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Orangeburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Orangeburg County (9.0%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Orangeburg
| Orangeburg | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±3.7 points) | 6.7% (±1.3 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% (±4.5 points) | 88.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.6% (±5.5 points) | 79.9% (±2.0 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Orangeburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orangeburg County (79.9%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orangeburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg | — | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Edisto | 2.2 mi | 36.4 minutes (±17.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkinson Heights | 2.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brookdale | 2.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cordova | 5.1 mi | 17.5 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Rowesville | 8.6 mi | 24.0 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cameron | 9.8 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| St. Matthews | 13 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Bowman | 15 mi | 31.9 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cordova, SC (17.5 minutes), Cameron, SC (16.4 minutes), St. Matthews, SC (17.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orangeburg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | North | 30.7 minutes (±6.8) |
| 11 | Branchville | 29.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 12 | Holly Hill | 29.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 13 | Elloree | 28.2 minutes (±12.0) |
| 14 | Norway | 25.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 15 | Brookdale | 25.4 minutes (±8.5) |
| 16 | Orangeburg | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Rowesville | 24.0 minutes (±8.4) |
| 18 | Wilkinson Heights | 22.9 minutes (±8.5) |
| 19 | Cordova | 17.5 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Orangeburg County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Orangeburg
How long is the average commute in Orangeburg?
Workers who live in Orangeburg, SC take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orangeburg without a car?
16.0% of households in Orangeburg have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orangeburg?
11.6% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Orangeburg worked from home, and 79.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orangeburg city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orangeburg city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orangeburg city, South Carolina
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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