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North, SC
Town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
Population
675
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
781
ZIP codes
0
North and its ZIP codes
North at a glance
- North is about 4.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $26,477 a year, 62% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,900 (64% below South Carolina) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for North, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,477
Poverty rate
42.2%
Median home value
$92,900
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
51.0%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
54.8
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (106), Irish Americans (13), Mexican Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orangeburg County. PPP loans are for North.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 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
North, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North, 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
93° / 34°F
54.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in North, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near North
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodfordTown | 3.6 mi | 0.8 |
| LivingstonTown | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| NeesesTown | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| SwanseaTown | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| NorwayTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| PerryTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| SalleyTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SpringfieldTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| PelionTown | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| GastonTown | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| WagenerTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| EdistoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| CordovaTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| OrangeburgCity | 17 mi | 9 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| CopeTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North, SC in?
- North is in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of North, SC?
- About 675 people live in North, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North?
- Nearby places include Woodford (3.6 mi), Livingston (4.6 mi), Neeses (5.4 mi), Swansea (8.9 mi), Norway (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023