Laurens County, Georgia
Laurens County is home to 49,798 people. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $55,010.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,798 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $55,010 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 22.6% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 35.1% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 3.8% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 12.1% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $154,500 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $863 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.4% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.2% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.2 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Bleckley County
- Dodge County
- Emanuel County
- Johnson County
- Treutlen County
- Twiggs County
- Wheeler County
- Wilkinson County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.