This was 21.3 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,454.
94.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Orangeburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 150 | 5.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 384 | 13.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 37 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 96 | 3.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 270 | 9.3 |
| Associate's degree | 167 | 5.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 840 | 29.1 |
| Master's degree | 688 | 23.8 |
| Professional school degree | 223 | 7.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 35 | 1.2 |
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