Laurens County, SC

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2022 Population

67,456

0.459% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

41.2

0.733% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

18.8%

9.35% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$52,077

11.4% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$138,600

17.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

29,264

2.98% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Laurens County, SC had a population of 67.5k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $52,077. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Laurens County, SC grew from 67,148 to 67,456, a 0.459% increase and its median household income grew from $46,754 to $52,077, a 11.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laurens County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.61%), Other (Hispanic) (2.89%), and White (Hispanic) (1.74%).

None of the households in Laurens County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Laurens County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Laurens County, SC are Presbyterian College (295 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Laurens County, SC was $138,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Laurens County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Laurens County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Laurens County, SC borders Abbeville County, SC, Anderson County, SC, Greenville County, SC, Greenwood County, SC, Newberry County, SC, Spartanburg County, SC, and Union County, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Laurens County, SC is home to a population of 67.5k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.37% of Laurens County, SC residents were born outside of the country (2.28k people).

In 2022, there were 2.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.1k people) in Laurens County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2022 Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.6% of Laurens County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Laurens County, SC was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Laurens County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laurens County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.1k ± 305
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.5k ± 410
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.43k ± 521

5.6%

Hispanic Population

3.78k people

5.6% of the people in Laurens County, SC are hispanic (3.78k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Laurens County, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

3.37%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.28k people

3.08%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.07k people

As of 2022, 3.37% of Laurens County, SC residents (2.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Laurens County, SC was 3.08%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Laurens County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,458 ± 251
Gulf War (2001-)
541 ± 216
Gulf War (1990s)
513 ± 173

Laurens County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Laurens County, SC employs 29.3k people. The largest industries in Laurens County, SC are Manufacturing (6,333 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,839 people), and Retail Trade (2,909 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($55,326), Wholesale Trade ($49,868), and Finance & Insurance ($47,478).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.3k

2022 Value

± 1,379

2.98%

1 Year growth

± 6.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Laurens County, SC grew at a rate of 2.98%, from 28.4k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laurens County, SC, are Production Occupations (3,803 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,041 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,664 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laurens County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.3k

2022 Value

± 1,379

2.98%

1 Year growth

± 6.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Laurens County, SC grew at a rate of 2.98%, from 28.4k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laurens County, SC, are Manufacturing (6,333 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,839 people), and Retail Trade (2,909 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laurens County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Laurens County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,514

Median earning men ± $2,532

$29,958

Median earning women ± $1,265

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($52,100), Wholesale Trade ($50,321), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,881).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($41,645), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,561), and Wholesale Trade ($38,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

102
Retail Trade
99
Other Services (except Public Administration)
51
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$427k
Manufacturing
$77.3k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$55.1k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Laurens County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 65.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.781%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.781%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Laurens County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Laurens County, SC awarded 295 degrees. The student population of Laurens County, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 510 male students and 689 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laurens County, SC are White (211 and 72.8%), followed by Black or African American (37 and 12.8%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 7.24%), and Asian (16 and 5.52%).

The largest universities in Laurens County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Presbyterian College (295 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Laurens County, SC are Pharmacy (52 and 17.6%), General Biological Sciences (44 and 14.9%), and General Psychology (37 and 12.5%).

The median tuition cost in Laurens County, SC for private four year colleges is $38,990.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Laurens County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,199 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,199 students enrolled in Laurens County, SC, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 799 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
44 degrees awarded
General Psychology
37 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
34 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Laurens County, SC was General Biological Sciences with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Laurens County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Presbyterian College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

295 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Presbyterian College with 295 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 108 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laurens County, SC, which is 0.578 times less than the 187 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 211 degrees mean that there were 5.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 37 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,910) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Laurens County, SC was $138,600 in 2022, which is 0.492 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $117,800 to $138,600, a 17.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Laurens County, SC is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Laurens County, SC have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laurens County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Laurens County, SC is $52,077. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Laurens County, SC was Census Tract 9205.01 with a value of $70,625, followed by Census Tract 9209 and Census Tract 9210.01, with respective values of $69,231 and $62,932.

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Laurens County, SC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.84%.

Housing

Property

$138,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$9,419

$18,366

Median Property Taxes

±$976

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laurens County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Laurens County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2022

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71.3% of the housing units in Laurens County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Laurens County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9205.01
Census Tract 9209
Census Tract 9210.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laurens County, SC was Census Tract 9205.01 with a value of $70,625, followed by Census Tract 9209 and Census Tract 9210.01, with respective values of $69,231 and $62,932.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Laurens County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,077

Median Household Income

± $2,105

25.8k

Number of Households

± 1,229

In 2022, the median household income of the 25.8k households in Laurens County, SC grew to $52,077 from the previous year's value of $46,754.

The following chart displays the households in Laurens County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Laurens County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (5.67%)

In 2022, 80% of workers in Laurens County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (5.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laurens County, SC have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.982% of the workforce in Laurens County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Laurens County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Laurens County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Laurens County, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Laurens County, SC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.84%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laurens County, SC (12.3k out of 65.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Laurens County, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 25% of the children was living in poverty in Laurens County, SC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 10%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.3% of the population of Laurens County, SC has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Laurens County, SC see 1997 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.35% decrease from the previous year (2045 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1443 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,997 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Laurens County, SC

Primary care physicians in Laurens County, SC see an average of 1,997 patients per year. This represents a 2.35% decrease from the previous year (2,045 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Laurens County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.7%

Uninsured

37.5%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laurens County, SC grew by 0.577% from 13.6% to 13.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Laurens County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 69.6 in Laurens County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Laurens County, SC.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.1% in Laurens County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Laurens County, SC.