Laurens County, South Carolina

Total Population: 67,904

County Seat: Laurens

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Median Home Value

$153,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,517

Across all households

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)65.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)23.0%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Two or More Races4.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.0%

65 Years and Over

18.9%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.7%

No Health Insurance

12.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,517

Mean Household Income

$72,549

Per Capita Income

$28,728

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$153,500

Median Rent

$847/mo

Total Housing Units

31,695

Owner-Occupied

70.7%

Renter-Occupied

29.3%

Vacancy Rate

17.1%

Married Couple Households

46.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.0%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

83.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45059.