Laurens County's estimated 2026 population is 50,997 with a growth rate of 0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Laurens County is the 44th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 48,388 and has seen a growth of 5.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Laurens County includes 57.14% White, 37.47% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (57.14%)
Black or African American (37.47%)
Other race (2.22%)
Two or more races (1.7%)
Asian (0.94%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.28%)
Native American (0.25%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,351 | 57.14% |
| Black or African American | 18,593 | 37.47% |
| Other race | 1,103 | 2.22% |
| Two or more races | 843 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 467 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 140 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Laurens County's average per capita income is $39,828. Household income levels show a median of $49,705. The poverty rate stands at 22.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,472 | - |
| Families | $64,909 | $91,022 |
| Households | $49,705 | $76,337 |
| Non Families | $23,499 | $40,308 |
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