Laurens, SC Demographics

A map of Laurens's Population by Race

Laurens, South Carolina has an estimated population of 9,336, a less than 1% change from the 9,335 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% White, 37.6% Black, 8.8% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laurens, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laurens has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laurens, that probability was 60.6% in 2020 and 59.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laurens is ranked the 66th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. 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 was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laurens's White Population

4,735 residents of Laurens, or 50.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laurens is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Laurens ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurens's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Laurens's population has increased from 48.4% to 50.7%.

Laurens is more White than neighboring Watts Mills (43.8% White), Gray Court (35.4% White), and Waterloo (7.5% White). Laurens is less White than neighboring Mountville (100% White), and Clinton (53.2% White).

Laurens's Black Population

3,515 residents of Laurens, or 37.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laurens is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Laurens ranks 164th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurens's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Black residents' share of Laurens's population has decreased from 38.9% to 37.6%.

Laurens is more Black than neighboring Watts Mills (16.1% Black), Gray Court (33.7% Black), and Mountville (0% Black). Laurens is less Black than neighboring Waterloo (86.8% Black), and Clinton (40.2% Black).

Laurens's Asian Population

12 residents of Laurens, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laurens is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Laurens ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurens's Asian population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. Asian residents' share of Laurens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Laurens is more Asian than neighboring Watts Mills (0% Asian), Gray Court (0% Asian), and Mountville (0% Asian). Laurens is less Asian than neighboring Waterloo (2.4% Asian), and Clinton (2.3% Asian).

Laurens's Hispanic Population

825 residents of Laurens, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laurens is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Laurens ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurens's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Laurens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.8%.

Laurens is more Hispanic than neighboring Mountville (0% Hispanic), Waterloo (0% Hispanic), and Clinton (1.6% Hispanic). Laurens is less Hispanic than neighboring Watts Mills (38.5% Hispanic), and Gray Court (24.6% Hispanic).

Laurens's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Laurens, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laurens is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Laurens ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurens's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laurens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Laurens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gray Court (0.5% Native American/Other), Mountville (0% Native American/Other), Waterloo (0% Native American/Other), and Clinton (0% Native American/Other). Laurens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Watts Mills (1.5% Native American/Other).

Laurens's Multiracial Population

193 residents of Laurens, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laurens is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Laurens ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurens's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Laurens's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.1%.

Laurens is more Multiracial than neighboring Watts Mills (0% Multiracial), and Mountville (0% Multiracial). Laurens is less Multiracial than neighboring Gray Court (5.7% Multiracial), Waterloo (3.3% Multiracial), and Clinton (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.