Laurens, SC

Living in Laurens

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 2
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 36
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 34
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Schools 5
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Residents

8.9k Population -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

$41k Median 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

$94k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$449 Median 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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Laurens, SC

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Five Oaks Academy
22 miles, NW
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Cambridge Academy
22 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Laurens, SC

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Lander University
22 miles, S
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Erskine College
24 miles, SW
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Newberry College
27 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Laurens, SC

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Union Medical Center
27 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Laurens, SC

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