CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9509
Georgia · Laurens County · 2,232 residents · 1.884 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 9509 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,900. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 647 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $120,000. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% less than the Laurens County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,232
−22%since 2020
from 2,879 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 1,528 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
+26%since 2020
from 25.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,684 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,103
+43%since 2020
from $11,256 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.536 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Information0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$120,000
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $473 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
88.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+128%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5%(145)
Black94.8%(2,728)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score12.5%(358)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(74)
Black90.2%(2,014)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(143)
Diversity Score22.6%(504)
Diversity Score
23
+81%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.6 min
−10%since 2020
from 15.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Female
62.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Foreign born
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $18,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $120,000, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 54.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024