Laurens, SC

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2019 Population

8,867

0.527% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

41.6

2.46% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

26.2%

10.8% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$40,738

12.4% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$93,700

3.19% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

3,431

1.75% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Laurens, SC had a population of 8.87k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $40,738. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Laurens, SC declined from 8,914 to 8,867, a −0.527% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,228 to $40,738, a 12.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laurens, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%), Other (Hispanic) (1.64%), and White (Hispanic) (1.13%). 0% of the households in Laurens, SC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.4% of the residents in Laurens, SC are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Laurens, SC was $93,700, and the homeownership rate was 50%. Most people in Laurens, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Laurens, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Laurens, SC is home to a population of 8.87k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.32% of Laurens, SC residents were born outside of the country (117 people).

In 2019, there were 1.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.64k people) in Laurens, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.59k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 254 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laurens, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.64k ± 535
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.59k ± 526
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
254 ± 131

3.38%

Hispanic Population

300 people

3.38% of the people in Laurens, SC are hispanic (300 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.32%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

117 people

2018 Foreign-Born Population

357 people

As of 2019, 1.32% of Laurens, SC residents (117 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Laurens, SC was 4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 4.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 14.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Laurens, SC was 41.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Laurens, SC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Laurens, SC residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
64,736 ± 6,206 people
India
14,943 ± 2,997 people
Honduras
11,181 ± 2,593 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 64,736 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 14,943 and Honduras with 11,181.

Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

97.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.4% of Laurens, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Laurens, SC was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
154 ± 69
Korea
80 ± 67
Gulf War (1990s)
46 ± 59

Laurens, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Laurens, SC is $40,738. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Laurens, SC was Census Tract 9203.01 with a value of $51,935, followed by Census Tract 9204 and Census Tract 9203.02, with respective values of $45,225 and $38,731.

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,921. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Laurens, SC employs 3.43k people. The largest industries in Laurens, SC are Manufacturing (1,010 people), Retail Trade (398 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (359 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,824), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,622), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,771).

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,738

2019 value

± $5,311

12.4%

1 Year Growth

± 14.2%

Households in Laurens, SC have a median annual income of $40,738, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $36,228 in 2018, which represents a 12.4% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Laurens, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$60,300

Average Male Salary in South Carolina

± $1,526

$43,921

Average Female Salary in South Carolina

± $1,088

In 2019, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Carolina

Asian
$57,024 ± $9,306
White
$51,354 ± $1,131
American Indian
$44,350 ± $16,152

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.211% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9203.01
Census Tract 9204
Census Tract 9203.02

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laurens, SC was Census Tract 9203.01 with a value of $51,935, followed by Census Tract 9204 and Census Tract 9203.02, with respective values of $45,225 and $38,731.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

26.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laurens, SC (2.23k out of 8.54k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females < 5.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
1,407 ± 350
White
678 ± 224
Two Or More
133 ± 135

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.43k

2019 Value

± 481

−1.75%

1 Year decline

± 19.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Laurens, SC declined at a rate of −1.75%, from 3.49k employees to 3.43k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laurens, SC, are Production Occupations (648 people), Sales & Related Occupations (425 people), and Material Moving Occupations (405 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laurens, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Laurens, SC, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (648 people), Sales & Related Occupations (425 people), and Material Moving Occupations (405 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Laurens, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (3.63 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (3.33 times), and Material Moving Occupations (3.18 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Laurens, SC, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($59,095), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($59,052), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($58,990).

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.43k

2019 Value

± 481

−1.75%

1 Year decline

± 19.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Laurens, SC declined at a rate of −1.75%, from 3.49k employees to 3.43k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laurens, SC, are Manufacturing (1,010 people), Retail Trade (398 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (359 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laurens, SC, though some of these residents may live in Laurens, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Laurens, SC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (1,010 people), Retail Trade (398 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (359 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Laurens, SC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.94 times higher than expected), Public Administration (1.38 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.25 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Laurens, SC, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,824), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,622), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,771).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Machinery with $29B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($25.7B) and Plastics/rubber ($22.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$252B

2018 Value in South Carolina

$524B

Projected 2045 Value in South Carolina

108% growth

In 2018, total outbound South Carolina trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 108% to $524B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$29.3B
Georgia
$19.1B
Louisiana
$9.21B

In 2018, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $29.3B, followed by Georgia with $19.1B and Louisiana and $9.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Laurens County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 63.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.5%), followed by Other (3.24%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Laurens, SC. Showing the available data for Laurens County, SC.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.24%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 63.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.5%), followed by Other (3.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of South Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Laurens County, SC

63.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
76.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
73.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 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 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Laurens, SC was $93,700 in 2019, which is 0.39 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $90,800 to $93,700, a 3.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Laurens, SC is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Laurens, SC have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laurens, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$93,700

2019 Median

± $11,795

$90,800

2018 Median

± $7,173

In 2019, the median property value in Laurens, SC grew to to $93,700 from the previous year's value of $90,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Laurens, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laurens, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$40,738

Median Household Income

± $5,311

3.76k

Number of Households

± 488

In 2019, the median household income of the 3.76k households in Laurens, SC grew to $40,738 from the previous year's value of $36,228.

The following chart displays the households in Laurens, 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 $20k - $25k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Laurens, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laurens, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

50%

2019 Homeownership

50.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 50% of the housing units in Laurens, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Laurens, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laurens, SC have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Laurens, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (14.4%)
Motorcycle (1.01%)

In 2019, 83.4% of workers in Laurens, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.4%) and those who used a motorcycle to get to work (1.01%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

90.6% of the population of Laurens, SC has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 2.26% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Laurens County, SC see 1914 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.92% increase from the previous year (1807 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3750 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1570 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Laurens County, SC.

1,914 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Laurens County, SC

Primary care physicians in Laurens County, SC see an average of 1,914 patients per year. This represents a 5.92% increase from the previous year (1,807 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.39%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

24.6%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

2.26%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laurens, SC declined by 2.64% from 9.64% to 9.39%.

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