Laurens, SC Demographics
A map of Laurens's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,515 | 48.4% |
Black | 3,632 | 38.9% |
Hispanic | 817 | 8.8% |
Multiracial | 273 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 51 | 0.5% |
Asian | 47 | 0.5% |
Laurens, South Carolina had a population of 9,335 in 2020. It was 48.4% White, 38.9% Black, 0.5% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laurens, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurens is the 64th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Laurens's White Population
4,515 residents of Laurens identify as White, or 48.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Laurens less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurens is ranked #311 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Laurens is more White than neighboring Watts Mills (42.1% White), Gray Court (37.2% White), and Waterloo (33.6% White). Laurens is less White than neighboring Mountville (76% White), and Clinton (54.5% White).
Laurens's Black Population
3,632 residents of Laurens identify as Black, or 38.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laurens larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurens is ranked #164 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Laurens is more Black than neighboring Watts Mills (23.4% Black), Mountville (14% Black), and Clinton (38% Black). Laurens is less Black than neighboring Gray Court (40.5% Black), and Waterloo (62.4% Black).
Laurens's Asian Population
47 residents of Laurens identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laurens roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurens is ranked #224 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Laurens is more Asian than neighboring Watts Mills (0.2% Asian), Gray Court (0% Asian), Mountville (0% Asian), and Waterloo (0% Asian). Laurens is less Asian than neighboring Clinton (1.3% Asian).
Laurens's Hispanic Population
817 residents of Laurens identify as Hispanic, or 8.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laurens roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurens is ranked #85 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Laurens is more Hispanic than neighboring Mountville (6% Hispanic), Waterloo (1.3% Hispanic), and Clinton (2.7% Hispanic). Laurens is less Hispanic than neighboring Watts Mills (30.2% Hispanic), and Gray Court (16.9% Hispanic).
Laurens's Native American/Other Population
51 residents of Laurens identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laurens roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurens is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Laurens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountville (0% Native American/Other), and Waterloo (0% Native American/Other). Laurens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gray Court (1.4% Native American/Other), and Clinton (0.6% Native American/Other).
Laurens's Multiracial Population
273 residents of Laurens identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laurens roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurens is ranked #308 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Laurens is more Multiracial than neighboring Waterloo (2.7% Multiracial). Laurens is less Multiracial than neighboring Watts Mills (3.6% Multiracial), Gray Court (3.9% Multiracial), and Mountville (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.