Laurens County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Laurens County, South Carolina is 67,904 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $55,517, the median home value is $153,500, and the median age is 40.9.

The population of Laurens County has grown 6.1% since 2010 (66,519 → 70,545), a +0.42% annualized rate.

Laurens County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

67,904

Population

+0.42%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$55,517

Median Income

$153,500

Median Home Value

Laurens County covers 713 sq mi of land at 95.3 people per square mile.

About Laurens County, SC

Laurens County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 67,904. It ranks #20 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 40.9, older than the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Laurens County is $55,517, below the US median of $74,580. 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $153,500, with monthly rent averaging $847. The homeownership rate of 70.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Laurens County reflects 17.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.3 minutes each way.

Laurens County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Laurens County had a population of 66,519 in 2010 and 70,545 in 2024, a 6.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 70,545 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.42%.

70,545

Population (2024)

66,519

Population (2010)

70,545

Peak (2024)

0.42%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	66,519	-	-	estimate
2011	66,462	-57	-0.09%	estimate
2012	66,239	-223	-0.34%	estimate
2013	66,177	-62	-0.09%	estimate
2014	66,490	+313	+0.47%	estimate
2015	66,459	-31	-0.05%	estimate
2016	66,651	+192	+0.29%	estimate
2017	66,858	+207	+0.31%	estimate
2018	66,855	-3	-0.00%	estimate
2019	67,448	+593	+0.89%	estimate
2020	67,628	+180	+0.27%	estimate
2021	67,837	+209	+0.31%	estimate
2022	68,109	+272	+0.40%	estimate
2023	69,210	+1,101	+1.62%	estimate
2024	70,545	+1,335	+1.93%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	67.4%
Black or African American	23.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

40.9

Median Age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

18.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

7.2%

10–14

5.3%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

7.7%

60–64

6.4%

65–74

11.4%

75–84

5.7%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 18.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$55,517$-11,301 vs state
Mean household income	$72,549
Per-capita income	$28,728
Poverty rate	13.0%+2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	54.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.8%

Manufacturing

21.7%

Finance & real estate

8.2%

Construction

7.7%

Education & health care

6.8%

Retail trade

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.4%

Information

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Laurens County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

80.5%

Public transit

5.8%

Work from home

25.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$153,500$-83,200 vs state

Median home value

$847

Median rent

70.7%

Homeownership rate

31,695

Total housing units

82.9%

Occupied

17.1%

Vacant

29.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.3%

With health insurance

89.5%

With broadband internet

22.8%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

17.4%

With a disability

94.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.7%

High School+

17.9%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

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Other counties in South Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Laurens County, South Carolina has a population of 67,904 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 95 people per square mile.

The population of Laurens County has grown 6.1% since 2010 (66,519 → 70,545), a +0.42% annualized rate.

The median household income in Laurens County, South Carolina is $55,517, with mean (average) household income of $72,549 and per-capita income of $28,728. 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Laurens County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.4%), Black or African American (23.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Laurens County, South Carolina is 40.9 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median home value in Laurens County is $153,500 and median monthly rent is $847. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 31,695 total housing units, 17.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Laurens County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Laurens County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.