U.S. County · Profile

Laurens County

68.9KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.77%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Laurens County has a population of 68,873 as of 2023. It is located in South Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Laurens County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White68.6%47,247
Black or African American23.1%15,910
Hispanic or Latino5.6%3,857
Two or More Races4.5%3,099
Some Other Race3.1%2,135
Asian0.6%413
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%69
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%69

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Laurens County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,077
30.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,221
29.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.8%
63.5% above national average
Median Age
41.2 years

Income & Poverty

$52,077Median Household Income
$27,221Per Capita Income
18.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,077$69,159
Families$65,689$81,673
Married-couple Families$65,689$73,572
Nonfamily Households$28,415$30,688

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Laurens County, South Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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