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Laurens

South Carolina · 9,139 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 $29,222. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,139
−8%since 2000
from 9,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
895 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Laurens
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,222
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,756 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,467
+34%since 2000
from $14,582 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(4,587)
Black42.4%(3,879)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(524)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other1.2%(110)
Diversity Score70.4%(6,433)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurens, South Carolina?

Laurens, South Carolina has about 9,139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurens, South Carolina earns about $29,222 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 $83,600, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens, South Carolina?

About 17.9% 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 21.6% of people in Laurens, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurens, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurens, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 555 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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