Laurens County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 42nd-largest in Georgia
The population of Laurens County, Georgia is 49,619 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $49,705, the median home value is $137,400, and the median age is 39.9.
The population of Laurens County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (48,388 → 50,287), a +0.28% annualized rate.
49,619
Population
+0.28%
Annual growth
61
People / sq mi
$49,705
Median Income
$137,400
Median Home Value
Laurens County covers 807 sq mi of land at 61.5 people per square mile.
About Laurens County, GA
Laurens County is a county in Georgia with a population of 49,619. It ranks #42 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 39.9, in line with the national median. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
The median household income in Laurens County is $49,705, below the US median of $74,580. 19.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $137,400, with monthly rent averaging $769. The homeownership rate of 65.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Laurens County reflects 17.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.6 minutes each way.
Laurens County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Laurens County had a population of 48,388 in 2010 and 50,287 in 2024, a 3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 50,287 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.
50,287
Population (2024)
48,388
Population (2010)
50,287
Peak (2024)
0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 48,388 |
| 2011 | 47,841 |
| 2012 | 47,819 |
| 2013 | 47,727 |
| 2014 | 47,553 |
| 2015 | 47,491 |
| 2016 | 47,287 |
| 2017 | 47,362 |
| 2018 | 47,293 |
| 2019 | 47,567 |
| 2020 | 49,542 |
| 2021 | 49,526 |
| 2022 | 49,705 |
| 2023 | 49,932 |
| 2024 | 50,287 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 37.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.9
Median Age
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Male
18.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $49,705$-24,959 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,337 |
| Per-capita income | $29,642 |
| Poverty rate | 19.2%+9.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Laurens County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.3%
Carpool
88.4%
Public transit
3.7%
Work from home
25.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$137,400$-135,500 vs state
Median home value
$769
Median rent
65.3%
Homeownership rate
22,008
Total housing units
82.4%
Occupied
17.6%
Vacant
34.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.1%
With health insurance
87.8%
With broadband internet
17.3%
Foreign-born
7.2%
Veterans (18+)
16.4%
With a disability
96.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.1%
High School+
17.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurens County, Georgia has a population of 49,619 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 61 people per square mile.
The population of Laurens County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (48,388 → 50,287), a +0.28% annualized rate.
The median household income in Laurens County, Georgia is $49,705, with mean (average) household income of $76,337 and per-capita income of $29,642. 19.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Laurens County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (57.1%), Black or African American (37.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Laurens County, Georgia is 39.9 years. Residents are 52.9% female and 47.1% male.
The median home value in Laurens County is $137,400 and median monthly rent is $769. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 22,008 total housing units, 17.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Laurens County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Laurens County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.