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Laurens, SC
City in Laurens County, South Carolina.
Population
9,336
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
914
ZIP codes
0
Laurens and its ZIP codes
Laurens at a glance
- Laurens is about 5.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 66th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $49,246 a year, 29% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,700 (30% below South Carolina) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Laurens, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurens, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,246
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$180,700
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (637), German Americans (438), Irish Americans (416).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Laurens County. PPP loans are for Laurens.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,688
20,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$483M
FY 2026, $7,151 per person
How people get to work
Laurens, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurens, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurens, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Laurens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Watts MillsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Gray CourtTown | 6.9 mi | 1.9 |
| EnoreeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| ClintonCity | 12 mi | 10.5 |
| MountvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| WaterlooTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Cross AnchorCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Ware ShoalsTown | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| WoodruffCity | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| JoannaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Fountain InnCity | 15 mi | 8.6 |
| Cross HillTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| CoronacaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| SimpsonvilleCity | 19 mi | 9.7 |
| CokesburyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurens, SC in?
- Laurens is in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Laurens, SC?
- About 9,336 people live in Laurens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurens?
- Nearby places include Watts Mills (3.2 mi), Gray Court (6.9 mi), Enoree (10 mi), Clinton (12 mi), Mountville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023