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Laurens School District 56
Laurens School District 56 is a unified school district in South Carolina with a community population of 20,194. The median household income is $57,822 and the median age is 40.9.
20,194
Population
70
People / sq mi
$57,822
Median Income
40.9
Median Age
Laurens School District 56 covers 290 sq mi of land at 69.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 45.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$57,822
Median Household Income
$26,485
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$164,100
Median Home Value
$876
Median Rent
72.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.5%
High School+
23.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurens School District 56 serves a community with a population of 20,194 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Carolina.
The median household income in Laurens School District 56 is $57,822, with a per capita income of $26,485. The poverty rate is 14.0%.
Laurens School District 56 is 64.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 45.7% Asian, and 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Laurens School District 56, 85.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Laurens School District 56 is $164,100, with a median rent of $876. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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Data for Laurens School District 56 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4502640).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.