Population 49,798 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Laurens County
Household size in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Laurens County holds 2.73 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.66, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Laurens County are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Laurens County (18.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only nine of Georgia's 159 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Laurens County
Renters in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.1% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Laurens County rent their homes (35.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 59.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Laurens County: 15.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Laurens County is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $591 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $621 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $646 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $935 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$344 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Laurens County pays $935 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $344 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Laurens County
Bachelor's degrees in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Laurens County: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Laurens County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.6 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Laurens County
| Period | Laurens County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Laurens County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Laurens County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens County | 2.73 | 39.7 | 18.8% | 35.7% | 15.8% | 1987 | $935 | 19.5% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
| Johnson County | 2.38 | 43.3 | 11.1% | 24.1% | 10.5% | 1988 | $650 | 8.4% | 77.0% | 5.5% |
| Bleckley County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 27.1% | 18.2% | 1984 | $845 | 22.5% | 86.9% | 7.3% |
| Emanuel County | 2.67 | 38.2 | 16.8% | 39.2% | 16.7% | 1982 | $760 | 13.0% | 80.1% | 8.9% |
| Houston County | 2.72 | 37.5 | 15.5% | 33.1% | 9.0% | 1993 | $1,388 | 32.5% | 92.0% | 5.2% |
| Peach County | 2.56 | 38.1 | 14.3% | 30.4% | 16.2% | 1985 | $986 | 22.6% | 88.2% | 6.6% |
| Bulloch County | 2.50 | 34.4 | 13.6% | 46.9% | 10.8% | 1994 | $1,074 | 32.7% | 90.0% | 8.1% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 45.6 | 14.5% | 37.1% | 18.1% | 1983 | $736 | 17.6% | 80.3% | 2.5% |
| Jasper County | 2.41 | 48.4 | 13.2% | 22.8% | 11.4% | 2001 | $1,224 | 25.6% | 90.5% | 5.7% |
| Harris County | 2.77 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 1997 | $1,194 | 38.6% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Muscogee County | 2.49 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.2% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,243 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Laurens County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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