Laurens County's estimated 2026 population is 51,497 with a growth rate of 0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Laurens County is the 43rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 48,388 and has seen a growth of 6.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 37.3 years
There are 37,567 adults, (9,144 of whom are seniors) in Laurens County.
Female: 26,081 (52.4%)
Male: 23,717 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Laurens County includes 56.89% White, 36.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,331 | 56.89% |
| Black or African American | 18,192 | 36.53% |
| Two or more races | 1,438 | 2.89% |
| Other race | 1,065 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 573 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 143 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.11% |
Laurens County's average per capita income is $43,750. Household income levels show a median of $55,010. The poverty rate stands at 22.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,837 | - |
| Families | $70,158 | $96,713 |
| Households | $55,010 | $81,138 |
| Non Families | $25,995 | $42,944 |
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