NorthWelcomeSign SC, 2011
North’s story
134 years in pictures
Census counts: 368 in 1900, a peak of 1,304 in 1980, 696 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1946 on.
- 1892North is settled
NorthSC
A town of 670, settled in 1892.
Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
670
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Median home value
$93K
Census ACS
Household income
$26K
median
Median age
54.8
years
Jobs based here
112
A commuter town
Is North a good place to live?
42% of residents live below the poverty line in North, where South Carolina’s towns sit at 17% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 170 South Carolina towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than North. North has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
670 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to North: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in North, and how to reach them.
PowerDominion Energy South Carolina16.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorth Town of (Sc3810010) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have North’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOrangeburg Board of Voter RegistrationOrangeburg County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code2911229112 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in North.
Work & commute
North stands out in South Carolina and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
At $26,000, North’s median household income is below both South Carolina’s towns ($57,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). North’s average trip to work is 31 minutes. Jobs based in North grew to 112 in 2023, 32 more than in 2013.
0%work in town
| North | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $26,000 | $57,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 6.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In North0%
Orangeburg11%
Columbia6%
Charleston3%
West Columbia3%
27 mi
median commute distance
112
jobs based in North
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools North’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Orangeburg school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 237 | C− |
| North Middle/HighLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 227 | D− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
North has mild winters and hot summers
North has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in North is 92°F.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–60°
Spring51–77°
Summer69–91°
Fall53–77°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in North
41 crimes were reported in North in 2025: 33 property and 8 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
North is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
8
violent crimes reported in 2025
33
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
Compared with most of South Carolina and the rest of the country, more of North’s adults have high blood pressure
51% of North adults have high blood pressure. North beats the South Carolina average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22. 21% of North adults have diabetes.
| North | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 40% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 23% | 19% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
3 better7 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | North | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.9% | 15.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.9% | 80.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.4% | 13.9% |
Lexington Medical Center
26.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
North faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in North since 2024.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesEarthquakes
1
paid flood claims since 2024
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
$235Kmedian sale price
| North | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 51% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $683 a month | $1,060 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about North
19pages on North
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of North; the nearest are
Claflin UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Orangeburg16.5 mi$18,282 tuitionOrangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Orangeburg16.5 mi$5,210 in-state tuitionSouth Carolina State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Orangeburg16.8 mi$11,060 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 North residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave North for work
Where North’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
112jobs based in North
0%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from North
3 notable people were born in North.
About North
Town in South Carolina, US
North is a town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 696 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 279 ft
- ZIP code
- 29112
- Area code
- 803
Questions about North
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is North, SC a good place to live?
North has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is North, SC known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Eartha Kitt and Chuck Darby.