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Brookdale, SC

Census-designated place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

Population

4,291

Land area

3.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,178

ZIP codes

0

Brookdale and its ZIP codes

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Brookdale at a glance

  • Brookdale is about 6.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $39,449, 43% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,500 (63% below South Carolina) and median rent is $678 a month.

Local data for Brookdale, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brookdale, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$39,449

Poverty rate

34.8%

Median home value

$96,500

Median rent

$678/mo

Homeownership

45.9%

Bachelor's or higher

12.6%

Median age

32.9

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orangeburg County. PPP loans are for Brookdale.

Details

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

Orangeburg County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brookdale, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.3%
  • Carpooled19.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle1.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home8.9%

Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brookdale, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

93° / 37°F

50.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brookdale, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.8%

U.S. 33.3% +13.5 pts

Diabetes

22.7%

U.S. 12.1% +10.6 pts

Smoking

17.4%

U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.5%

U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts

Cities near Brookdale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Wilkinson HeightsCensus-designated place2 mi3
OrangeburgCity2.6 mi9
EdistoCensus-designated place4.5 mi5.3
CameronTown7.4 mi3.1
CordovaTown7.7 mi0.4
RowesvilleTown9.9 mi0.8
St. MatthewsTown11 mi1.9
CopeTown14 mi0.2
BowmanTown15 mi1.2
ElloreeTown15 mi1.1
LivingstonTown17 mi0.8
NeesesTown17 mi1.7
NorthTown17 mi0.9
NorwayTown18 mi0.8
BranchvilleTown18 mi3.2
BambergTown19 mi3.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brookdale, SC in?
Brookdale is in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Brookdale, SC?
About 4,291 people live in Brookdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brookdale?
Nearby places include Wilkinson Heights (2 mi), Orangeburg (2.6 mi), Edisto (4.5 mi), Cameron (7.4 mi), Cordova (7.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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