Laurens County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,798 | — | #1,016 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,010 | -26.8% | #2,472 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,329 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,500 | -45.2% | #2,163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $863 | -25.8% | #1,650 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% | +79.4% | #2,878 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Laurens County has a population of 49,798, making it the #1,016 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Laurens County is $55,010, ranking #2,472 out of 3,222 counties — 26.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.6% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Laurens County is $154,500 (-45.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $863/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.3%.
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87.9% of residents in Laurens County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% below the national rate.
About Laurens County, Georgia
Laurens County, Georgia has a total population of 49,798, making it the 1,016th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Laurens County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Laurens County is $55,010, which ranks #2,472 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Laurens County is $154,500, 45.2% below the national median. Renters in Laurens County pay a median gross rent of $863 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Laurens County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Laurens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (36.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Laurens County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.