Workforce By The Numbers
35,375
Workforce Headcount
There are currently 35,375 people in the workforce in Orangeburg County
83,129+
Population
Population is over 83,129 in Orangeburg County
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.8% of residents age 16+ are in the civilian labor force (ACS 2019–2023 5-year)
60 miles
Regional Labor Shed
We have a regional labor shed of 60 miles, which includes 1.6 million people and 720,000 workers
57.3%
Working-age Share
Working-age share (18–64): 57.3% (computed from 21.0% under 18 and 21.7% age 65+)
83.3%
High School Grad or Higher
Educational attainment (age 25+): 83.3% high school grad or higher | 19.4% bachelor’s degree or higher (ACS 2019–2023 5-year)
Quick Facts
Strategic location: Central South Carolina, within 50 miles of major markets including Columbia, Sumter, and parts of Berkeley & Charleston counties.
Experienced workforce: Diverse employer base with strengths in manufacturing, logistics, agribusiness, and advanced industries.
Education partners: Strong connections to workforce training at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and regional universities.
- Age mix: 21.0% under 18 | 21.7% age 65+
- Gender split: 53.3% female | 46.7% male
- Commute profile (useful for labor shed conversations): 30.4 minutes mean travel time to work (ACS 2019–2023 5-year)