Laurens is a city in South Carolina with about 9,307 residents. Laurens was founded in 1785 and sits in Laurens County. The median age is 42.2 and the median household income is $55,207. Homes carry a median value of $139,800, and about 45% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (54.5%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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What is the population of Laurens, South Carolina?
Laurens has a population of about 9,307, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Laurens?
The median home value in Laurens is $139,800, and the median gross rent is $795/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Laurens safe? What is the crime rate?
Laurens Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 736 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Laurens face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Laurens County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Laurens?
Laurens has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Laurens?
Public registry data lists 11 registered sex offenders in or near Laurens. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.