Laurens, SC
Living in Laurens
Bikeability2
Walkability2
Commute76
Public Transit6
Affordability96
Public Safety36
Airports51
Hospitals76
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.9kPopulation-398 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black41%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$449Median Monthly Rent+$82 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurens
United States45
South Carolina43
Greenville Metro Area55
Laurens County57
Property Crime in Laurens
United States48
South Carolina52
Greenville Metro Area66
Laurens County48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurens
Inland Flooding24
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurens, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurens, SC
Lighthouse Christian Academy
6 miles, N
Palmetto Christian Academy of Greenwood
20 miles, SW
Five Oaks Academy
22 miles, NW
Cambridge Academy
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Laurens, SC
Presbyterian College
9 miles, E
Lander University
22 miles, S
Erskine College
24 miles, SW
Newberry College
27 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurens, SC
Ghs Laurens County Memorial Hospital
5 miles, E
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
20 miles, NW
Self Regional Healthcare
24 miles, S
Union Medical Center
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Laurens, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
29 miles, N
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
65 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
71 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
78 miles, NE