Laurens County, South Carolina
Laurens County is home to 68,666 people. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the South Carolina rate (14.1%). The median household income is $57,623.
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| Measure | Value | South Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,666 | 5,296,225 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $57,623 | $69,324 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.1% | 14.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 27.3% | 19.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.4% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 32.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $170,600 | $259,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $880 | $1,180 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.6% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.9 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Abbeville County
- Anderson County
- Greenville County
- Greenwood County
- Newberry County
- Spartanburg County
- Union County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.