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Laurens

South Carolina · 9,916 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 $28,756. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $66,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,916
+2%since 1990
from 9,694 in 1990
1990 – 2025
971 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 949 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+6%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Laurens
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,756
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,338 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,582
+43%since 1990
from $10,208 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
58.3%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
41.7% rent
2.3
+16%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

16.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.4%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−7%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laurens, South Carolina?

Laurens, South Carolina has about 9,916 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Laurens, South Carolina earns about $28,756 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 $66,000, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens, South Carolina?

About 16.8% 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 17.7% of people in Laurens, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurens, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurens, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 222 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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