Laurens County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Laurens County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13175
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 175
Geography
- Land Area
- 807.34 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.14 sq mi
- Total Area
- 818.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.393220
- Longitude
- -82.926317
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 48,678
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,795
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,494 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,190 | 2.4% |
| White | 28,178 | 57.9% |
| Black | 18,171 | 37.3% |
| Asian | 352 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,143 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 653 | 1.8% |
| White | 22,239 | 60.4% |
| Black | 13,325 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 401 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 177 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 49,798
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,515
- Poverty Rate
- 22.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,078
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,331 | 56.9% |
| Black | 18,192 | 36.5% |
| Asian | 573 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,331
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,353 | 41.3% |
| Republican | 12,002 | 37.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,976 | 21.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,805 | 45.8% |
| Female | 17,525 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,410 | 56.9% |
| Hispanic | 640 | 2.0% |
| Black | 11,632 | 36.0% |
| Asian | 287 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 18,047
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,777 | 64.0% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 35.0% |
| Black | 5,199 | 44.7% |
| Asian | 116 | 40.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,975 | 53.9% |
| Female | 10,072 | 57.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,164 (33.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,421 (18.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,065
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $156,057
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $898
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 86.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.