Laurens County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Laurens County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45059
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 059
Geography
- Land Area
- 712.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.06 sq mi
- Total Area
- 722.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.483676
- Longitude
- -82.005498
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 66,763
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 51,975
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 63,819 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,943 | 4.4% |
| White | 45,698 | 68.4% |
| Black | 15,832 | 23.7% |
| Asian | 353 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 150 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 50,586 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,389 | 2.7% |
| White | 36,965 | 71.1% |
| Black | 12,761 | 24.6% |
| Asian | 369 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 411 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 94 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 68,666
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,505
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,105
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 46,545 | 67.8% |
| Black | 15,761 | 23.0% |
| Asian | 422 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 39,893
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,533 | 28.9% |
| Republican | 22,410 | 56.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,950 | 14.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 18,186 | 45.6% |
| Female | 21,707 | 54.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,018 | 67.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,013 | 2.5% |
| Black | 9,939 | 24.9% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,213
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,466 | 53.5% |
| Hispanic | 287 | 28.3% |
| Black | 3,547 | 35.7% |
| Asian | 38 | 27.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,879 | 48.8% |
| Female | 10,334 | 47.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,628 (28.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,430 (17.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 32,027
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $162,703
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $850
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.