Laurens County's estimated 2026 population is 73,215 with a growth rate of 1.86% 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 10.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Laurens County includes 67.44% White, 23.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (67.44%)
Black or African American (23.02%)
Two or more races (5.39%)
Other race (2.66%)
Native American (0.87%)
Asian (0.53%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,795 | 67.44% |
| Black or African American | 15,629 | 23.02% |
| Two or more races | 3,662 | 5.39% |
| Other race | 1,805 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 589 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 362 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Laurens County's average per capita income is $38,789. Household income levels show a median of $55,517. The poverty rate stands at 17.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,503 | - |
| Families | $70,911 | $86,247 |
| Households | $55,517 | $72,549 |
| Non Families | $32,987 | $42,717 |
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