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Branchville, SC
Town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
Population
1,084
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
342
ZIP codes
0
Branchville and its ZIP codes
Branchville at a glance
- Branchville is 94% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,182, 38% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,300 (55% below South Carolina) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Branchville, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Branchville, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,182
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (69), Irish Americans (42), Scottish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orangeburg County. PPP loans are for Branchville.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,883
27,181 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$672M
FY 2026, $7,973 per person
How people get to work
Branchville, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled27.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Branchville, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
816
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Branchville, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Branchville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RowesvilleTown | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BowmanTown | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| ReevesvilleTown | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| SmoaksTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| BambergTown | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| CordovaTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CopeTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| St. GeorgeTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| LodgeTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| WilliamsTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| EhrhardtTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| EdistoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| Wilkinson HeightsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| GroverCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| OrangeburgCity | 16 mi | 9 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Branchville, SC in?
- Branchville is in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Branchville, SC?
- About 1,084 people live in Branchville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Branchville?
- Nearby places include Rowesville (8.5 mi), Bowman (10 mi), Reevesville (10 mi), Smoaks (11 mi), Bamberg (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023