Laurens is a city located in Laurens County South Carolina. Laurens has a 2024 population of 9,263. Laurens is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,363 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurens is $75,052 with a poverty rate of 21.98%. The median age in Laurens is 42.2 years: 39.9 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,334 | 57.31% |
| Black or African American | 3,219 | 34.59% |
| Other race | 406 | 4.36% |
| Two or more races | 279 | 3% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,816 | 2.34 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Non Family | 1,436 | 1.11 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
| Married | 1,379 | 2.72 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 871 | 3.36 | 26.1 | 73.9 |
| Male | 130 | 5.09 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
45.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 848 | 12.74% |
| Associates Degree | 792 | 11.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 599 | 9% |
| Graduate Degree | 400 | 6.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,238 | 33.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 461 | 6.93% |
| Some College | 1,318 | 19.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,718 | 3,216 | 794 |
| Black | 2,403 | 1,728 | 159 |
| Hispanic | 424 | 292 | 36 |
| Other Race | 181 | 53 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 10 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,534 | $94,471 | $82,969 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,394 | $36,250 | $65,991 |
| High School Graduate | $42,333 | $46,662 | $36,283 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $43,147 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,648 | $49,063 | $35,708 |
| Some College | $38,317 | $48,156 | $36,456 |
$41,648
Average Earnings
$49,063
Average Male
$35,708
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.5% of Laurens residents speak only English, while 6.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,813 | 971 | 20.17% |
| Black | 3,137 | 905 | 28.85% |
| Multiple | 279 | 81 | 29.03% |
| Hispanic | 707 | 74 | 10.47% |
| Other | 406 | 11 | 2.71% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
21.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.88%
Male Poverty Rate
22.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurens is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurens is Other, with 2.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.45% |
| High School | 10.67% |
| Some College | 9.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.76% |
| Female Employed | 17.09% |
| Male Employed | 7.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,882 | $92,262 |
| Households | $55,207 | $75,052 |
| Married Families | $81,626 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,271 | $42,730 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
464
Number of Veterans
464
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 170 |
| Vietnam | 121 |
| Korea | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 185 |
| 18 to 34 | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 398 | 9.53% |
| Black | 57 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.7% |
| Other Race | 9 | 4.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.38%
Born in Laurens
94.26%
Native Born
5.74%
Foreign Born
4.12%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
94.26% of Laurens residents were born in the United States, with 74.38% having been born in South Carolina. 4.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,138 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 9,163 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 9,188 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 9,213 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 9,238 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 9,263 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 9,288 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 9,295 | -48 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 9,343 | -20 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 9,363 | 510 | 5.76% |
| 2019 | 8,853 | 38 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 8,815 | -92 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 8,907 | -21 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 8,928 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 8,941 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 8,953 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 8,942 | 9 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 8,933 | -60 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 8,993 | -36 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 9,029 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,916 | 222 | 2.29% |
| 1990 | 9,694 | -893 | -8.43% |
| 1980 | 10,587 | 289 | 2.81% |
| 1970 | 10,298 | 700 | 7.29% |
| 1960 | 9,598 | 940 | 10.86% |
| 1950 | 8,658 | 1,764 | 25.59% |
| 1940 | 6,894 | 1,451 | 26.66% |
| 1930 | 5,443 | 814 | 17.58% |
| 1920 | 4,629 | -189 | -3.92% |
| 1910 | 4,818 | 789 | 19.58% |
| 1900 | 4,029 | -5,109 | -55.91% |