COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Laurens County

Georgia · 44,874 residents · 807.336 sq mi

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Laurens County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,010. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.8

US median: 35.2

Less educated

14% 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

Total population

44,874

+12%since 1990

from 39,988 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

56 / sq mi

+12%since 1990

from 50 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.8

+8%since 1990

from 33.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202450K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,010

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $21,788 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,763

+61%since 1990

from $10,423 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

18.4%

−2.1 ptssince 1990

from 20.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$61,700

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990

from $46,900 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$392

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $282 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

71.3%

+0.4 ptssince 1990

from 70.9% in 1990

28.7% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−10%since 1990

from 2.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic66.2%(26,468)

Black33.3%(13,324)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(124)

Asian0.4%(172)

Diversity Score56.8%(22,705)

2000

White, non-Hispanic62.8%(28,199)

Black34.4%(15,417)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(529)

Asian0.8%(361)

Diversity Score59.8%(26,832)

Diversity Score

+5%since 1990

from 57 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.4%

+2.5 ptssince 1990

from 12.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

70.3%

+9.3 ptssince 1990

from 61.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.5%

+0.8 ptssince 1990

from 4.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.7 min

−8%since 1990

from 17.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 County, Georgia?

Laurens County, Georgia has about 44,874 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laurens County, Georgia?

The typical household in Laurens County, Georgia earns about $32,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurens County, Georgia expensive?

In Laurens County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens County, Georgia?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Laurens County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurens County, Georgia?

About 18.4% of people in Laurens County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurens County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurens County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,886 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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