Laurens County Summary

Life in Laurens County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Laurens County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Laurens County:

  • The population in Laurens County is 49,407.

  • The median home value in Laurens County is $160,108.

  • The median income in Laurens County is $46,776.

  • The median rent in Laurens County is $722.

  • The unemployment rate in Laurens County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Laurens County is 24.4%.

  • The average high in Laurens County is 82.1° and there are 105.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Laurens County

List Of Cities & Towns in Laurens County

Dublin, GA Population 15,985

East Dublin, GA Population 2,889

Dexter, GA Population 1,042

Dudley, GA Population 666

Cadwell, GA Population 633

Montrose, GA Population 398

Rentz, GA Population 242

Allentown, GA Population 204

Map Of Laurens County

Laurens County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Laurens County is 82.1°.

  • There are 80.48 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.1 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:29 hours of sun each day in Laurens County.

StatLaurens County
Mean High82.1
Nice Days80.48
Rainfall105.1
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:29
82.1°
Average High
105.1
Inches of Rain

Laurens County Photos

Jackson Streetc Dublinc Georgia
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Post Officec Dublinc Georgia
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Veterans Administration Bldg
Source: Wikipedia User Boston Public Library | CC BY 2.0

Laurens County Demographics

Population over time in Laurens County

The current population in Laurens County is 49,407. The population has increased 3.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 49,202 3.8%
2021 47,404 -0.0%
2020 47,405 -

Gender in Laurens County

  • Laurens County is 52.3% female with 25,819 female residents.

  • Laurens County is 47.7% male with 23,587 male residents.

Female
52.3% (25,819)
Male
47.7% (23,587)
Gender Laurens County GA USA
Female 52.3% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 47.7% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Laurens County

Laurens County is:

  • 57.3% White with 28,292 White residents.

  • 37.4% African American with 18,500 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 121 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 476 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 79 Other residents.

  • 1.0% Two Or More with 502 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.9% Hispanic with 1,437 Hispanic residents.

White
57.3% (28,292)
African American
37.4% (18,500)
American Indian
0.2% (121)
Asian
1.0% (476)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (79)
Two Or More
1.0% (502)
Hispanic
2.9% (1,437)

Table: Laurens County By Race

Race Laurens County GA USA
White 57.3% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 37.4% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.9% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Laurens County, Georgia

  • 8.7% of households in Laurens County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.3% of households in Laurens County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Laurens County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Laurens County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Laurens County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Laurens County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Laurens County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Laurens County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Laurens County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Laurens County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.7% (4,304)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.3% (4,085)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.1% (6,961)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (3,858)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.2% (7,028)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.6% (7,707)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.7% (4,310)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.4% (7,119)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (2,160)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (1,869)
Income Laurens County GA USA
Less than $10,000 8.7% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.3% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.1% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.2% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.7% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Laurens County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Laurens County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Laurens County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Laurens County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Laurens County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Laurens County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Laurens County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Laurens County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Laurens County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Laurens County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,482)
9-12th Grade
10% (4,940)
High School / GED
42% (20,750)
Some College
20% (9,881)
Associate's Degree
8% (3,952)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (4,446)
Master's Degree
6% (2,964)
Professional Degree
1% (494)
Doctorate Degree
1% (494)
Education Laurens County GA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 27% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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