CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Laurel Bay

South Carolina · 5,082 residents · 4.164 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Hilton Head Island metro area
Compare
The short version

Laurel Bay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,412. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,543 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,500. At a median age of 24.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,082
−23%since 2000
from 6,625 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,220 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.7
+6%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Laurel Bay
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,412
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,777 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,843
+64%since 2000
from $12,686 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
71.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+91%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Laurel Bay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(4,165)
Black25.4%(1,680)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(523)
Asian1.4%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(4,228)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(2,593)
Black23.6%(1,201)
Hispanic / Latino17%(862)
Asian1.7%(84)
Other2.1%(107)
Diversity Score77.5%(3,938)
Diversity Score
77
+21%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Laurel Bay

Pahokee
Pop 5,794
Jan Phyl
Pop 5,708
LaBelle
Pop 5,754
Fussels Corner
Pop 5,682
Places similar to Laurel Bay
Head to head

Compare Laurel Bay to nearby cities

LAUREL BAY VS
Beaufort
Income$61,220+21%
Home value$345,400+110%
Population15,775+168%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAUREL BAY VS
Port Royal
Income$74,870+49%
Home value$347,200+111%
Population16,648+183%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAUREL BAY VS
Hardeeville
Income$78,365+55%
Home value$488,900+197%
Population16,459+180%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAUREL BAY VS
Hilton Head Island
Income$94,657+88%
Home value$687,400+318%
Population38,196+549%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Bay, South Carolina?

Laurel Bay, South Carolina has about 5,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel Bay, South Carolina?

The typical household in Laurel Bay, South Carolina earns about $50,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Bay, South Carolina expensive?

In Laurel Bay, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $164,500, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Bay, South Carolina?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Bay, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Bay, South Carolina?

About 7.9% of people in Laurel Bay, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel Bay, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel Bay, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
South Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Laurel Bay with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →