Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 17.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.6% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 804 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,264 (36%) |
| Some College | 5,563 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 4,383 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 4,146 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,920 (20.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,558 ▼ 27% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,541 ▼ 45% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $835/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 26,620 |
| Vacant Units | 4,963 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Laurens County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 55,998 residents. With a median age of 42.37, it is a middle-aged county.
Laurens County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,557 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 17.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Laurens County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $154,541 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $834. Homeownership rates are high at 71.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Laurens County are majority White (65.34%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Laurens County, SC is a solidly middle-class area in South Carolina. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29325 | Clinton | 14,164 | $54,209 | $162,900 | $864 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| 29332 | Cross Hill | 3,261 | $52,617 | $133,300 | $948 | 3.3% | 37.1% |
| 29645 | Gray Court | 11,212 | $59,643 | $163,700 | $906 | 4.0% | 30.5% |
| 29351 | Joanna | 1,375 | $42,169 | $107,800 | $597 | 1.8% | 18.3% |
| 29360 | Laurens | 22,066 | $55,846 | $151,500 | $808 | 4.4% | 30.4% |
| 29370 | Mountville | 480 | $80,625 | — | — | 0.0% | 30.4% |
| 29384 | Waterloo | 3,440 | $50,587 | $148,600 | $641 | 4.6% | 34.2% |