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Laurens County

South Carolina · 67,539 residents · 712.871 sq mi
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Laurens County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,374. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,539
−3%since 2000
from 69,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+16%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K60K64K67K71K1990201020202024Laurens County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,374
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,933 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,482
+49%since 2000
from $15,761 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(49,358)
Black26.1%(18,172)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,352)
Asian0.1%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.3%(36,366)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(44,358)
Black23.6%(15,937)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(4,147)
Asian0.4%(295)
Other3.4%(2,281)
Diversity Score62.5%(42,241)
Segregation Score27.3%(18,439)
Diversity Score
63
+20%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurens County, South Carolina?

Laurens County, South Carolina has about 67,539 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurens County, South Carolina earns about $44,374 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurens County, South Carolina expensive?

In Laurens County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $108,100, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens County, South Carolina?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Laurens County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurens County, South Carolina?

About 20.4% of people in Laurens County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurens County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurens County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,447 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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20 census tracts
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8 ZIP codes
ZIP 29360ZIP 29325ZIP 29645ZIP 29692ZIP 29332ZIP 29384ZIP 29351ZIP 29370
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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