Laurens County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,666 | — | #799 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,623 | -23.3% | #2,295 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,842 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,600 | -39.5% | #1,799 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $880 | -24.3% | #1,550 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | +43.9% | #2,467 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Laurens County has a population of 68,666, making it the #799 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Laurens County is $57,623, ranking #2,295 out of 3,222 counties — 23.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.1% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Laurens County is $170,600 (-39.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $880/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.5%.
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87.6% of residents in Laurens County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% below the national rate.
About Laurens County, South Carolina
Laurens County, South Carolina has a total population of 68,666, making it the 799th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Laurens County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Laurens County is $57,623, which ranks #2,295 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Laurens County is $170,600, 39.5% below the national median. Renters in Laurens County pay a median gross rent of $880 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Laurens County, 17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.9 min.
Laurens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%).
All data for Laurens County, South Carolina 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.