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Laurens

South Carolina · 9,694 residents · 10.21 sq mi
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Laurens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,338. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $44,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,694
−2%vs 2000
vs 9,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Laurens
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,338
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,756 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,208
−30%vs 2000
vs $14,582 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
19.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$323
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $427 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(5,281)
Black43.4%(4,305)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(240)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(6,447)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58%(5,625)
Black41.6%(4,032)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(37)
Diversity Score61.8%(5,989)
Diversity Score
62
−5%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.4%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurens, South Carolina?

Laurens, South Carolina has about 9,694 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Laurens, South Carolina?

The typical household in Laurens, South Carolina earns about $22,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurens, South Carolina expensive?

In Laurens, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens, South Carolina?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Laurens, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurens, South Carolina?

About 19.9% of people in Laurens, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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