Laurens County's estimated 2026 population is 73,188 with a growth rate of 1.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Laurens County is the 20th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 66,519 and has seen a growth of 10.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 53,686 adults, (13,156 of whom are seniors) in Laurens County.
Female: 35,223 (51.3%)
Male: 33,443 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Laurens County includes 67.78% White, 22.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,545 | 67.78% |
| Black or African American | 15,761 | 22.95% |
| Two or more races | 3,825 | 5.57% |
| Other race | 1,577 | 2.3% |
| Native American | 471 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 422 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.09% |
Laurens County's average per capita income is $39,037. Household income levels show a median of $57,623. The poverty rate stands at 18.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,678 | - |
| Families | $71,812 | $84,779 |
| Households | $57,623 | $71,325 |
| Non Families | $33,893 | $42,507 |
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