Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC

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2023 Population

133,015

0.364% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.7

0.714% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

18.2%

0.739% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$53,997

4.65% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$135,600

9.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,210

13.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 133k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $53,997. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew from 132,532 to 133,015, a 0.364% increase and its median household income grew from $51,597 to $53,997, a 4.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.42%), Other (Hispanic) (2.17%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.82%).

6% of the households in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, 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.

97.2% of the residents in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Presbyterian College (295 degrees awarded in 2022), Newberry College (271 degrees), and University of South Carolina-Union (97 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was $135,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC borders Greenville County (South & West)--Outside Greenville City PUMA, SC, Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, Spartanburg County (West and South)--Greer & Woodruff Cities PUMA, SC, Spartanburg County (Central)--Spartanburg City PUMA, SC, Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC, Chester, Fairfield & Lancaster Counties PUMA, SC, Abbeville & Anderson (South) Counties--Belton City PUMA, SC, Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC, Lexington (North and East) County--Irmo (West) & West Columbia Cities PUMA, SC, and Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 133k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.78% of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (5.03k people).

In 2023, there were 2.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.6k people) in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.55k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (5,612 households), Portuguese (603 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (226 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,272

Women

51%

60,804

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 124,076 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.6k ± 575
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.5k ± 610
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.55k ± 817

6.18%

Hispanic Population

8.23k people

6.18% of the people in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (8.23k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,605 ± 977 people
Colombia
353 ± 461 people
Germany
197 ± 344 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,605 Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by Colombia with 353 and Germany with 197.

Foreign-Born Population

3.78%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.03k people

3.41%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.52k people

As of 2023, 3.78% of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents (5.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 3.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,612 households (4.47%)
Portuguese
603 households (0.48%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
226 households (0.18%)

6% of the households in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 4.47% of the households in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,729 ± 371
Gulf War (2001-)
1,353 ± 299
Gulf War (1990s)
1,252 ± 286

Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC employs 53.2k people. The largest industries in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (3,375 people), Construction (3,031 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (2,805 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($203,155), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($145,329), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($108,959).

Males in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,844. The income inequality in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,406

Women

49.4%

31,087

Men

50.6%

The workforce of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 was 61,493 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

53.2k

2022 Value

−13.5%

1 Year decline

± −13.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −13.5%, from 61.5k employees to 53.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC, are Other assemblers and fabricators (1,640 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,563 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,339 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, 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

53.2k

2022 Value

−13.5%

1 Year decline

± −13.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −13.5%, from 61.5k employees to 53.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,375 people), Construction (3,031 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (2,805 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,023

Median earning men ± $1,973

$35,215

Median earning women ± $1,239

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,306), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,514), and Public Administration ($49,868).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($52,401), Information ($48,079), and Construction ($47,885).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC awarded 663 degrees. The student population of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,731 male students and 1,878 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC are White (433 and 67.7%), followed by Black or African American (118 and 18.4%), Unknown (34 and 5.31%), and Hispanic or Latino (28 and 4.38%).

The largest universities in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Presbyterian College (295 and 44.5%), Newberry College (271 and 40.9%), and University of South Carolina-Union (97 and 14.6%).

The most popular majors in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (97 and 14.6%), General Business Administration & Management (82 and 12.4%), and General Psychology (52 and 7.84%).

The median tuition cost in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $32,670.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,609 (48% men and 52% 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 3,609 students enrolled in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC, 48% men and 52% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,078 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
51 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
82 degrees awarded
General Psychology
52 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was General Biological Sciences with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Presbyterian College
295 degrees awarded
Newberry College
271 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina-Union
97 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, 299 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.821 times less than the 364 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 433 degrees mean that there were 3.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 118 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 ($32,670) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,830) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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

Measure

In 2022, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.898% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (33.4k), Some college (20.2k), and Secondary Education (16.8k).

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, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was $135,600 in 2023, which is 0.447 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $123,500 to $135,600, a 9.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC is 71.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC is $53,997. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $116,028, followed by York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $114,845 and $96,308.

Housing

Property

$135,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,854

$37,879

Median Property Taxes

±$1,327

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, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2023

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.1% of the housing units in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $116,028, followed by York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $114,845 and $96,308.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, 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.

$53,997

Median Household Income

± $2,128

53.2k

Number of Households

± 1,812

In 2023, the median household income of the 53.2k households in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew to $53,997 from the previous year's value of $51,597.

The following chart displays the households in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.414

2022 Wage GINI in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC

In 2022, the income inequality in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.51% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (4.68%)

In 2023, 81.5% of workers in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (4.68%).

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

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, 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, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC (23.6k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, 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.

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

88.7% of the population of Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 38.6% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

38.6%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC declined by 6.07% from 12% to 11.3%.

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