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Cost of living in Laurel Bay summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Laurel Bay. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Laurel Bay is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Laurel Bay is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Laurel Bay is $272,148.
The median income in Laurel Bay is $54,345.
Laurel Bay's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Laurel Bay Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Laurel Bay | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 97 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Laurel Bay, SC Weather
The average high in Laurel Bay is 76.2° and the average low is 56.8°.
There are 73.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Laurel Bay |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Laurel Bay Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Laurel Bay
The current population in Laurel Bay is 5,882. The population has increased 5.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,882 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 5,627 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 5,513 | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 5,926 | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 6,388 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 6,124 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 6,470 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 6,572 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 6,651 | 5.3% |
| 2015 | 6,318 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 6,404 | 7.0% |
| 2013 | 5,987 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 5,959 | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 5,593 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 5,594 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Laurel Bay
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Laurel Bay is:
45.2% White with 2,658 White residents.
38.4% African American with 2,259 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 18 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 3 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 124 Two Or More residents.
13.8% Hispanic with 814 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Laurel Bay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.2% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 38.4% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Laurel Bay
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Laurel Bay is 50.4% female with 2,963 female residents.
Laurel Bay is 49.6% male with 2,918 male residents.
| Gender | Laurel Bay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Laurel Bay for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Laurel Bay completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Laurel Bay completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Laurel Bay completed high school / ged.
36.0% of adults in Laurel Bay completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Laurel Bay completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Laurel Bay completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Laurel Bay completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Laurel Bay completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Laurel Bay completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Laurel Bay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 36.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Laurel Bay, South Carolina
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4.4% of households in Laurel Bay earn Less than $10,000.
9.2% of households in Laurel Bay earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Laurel Bay earn $15,000 to $24,999.
18.1% of households in Laurel Bay earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Laurel Bay earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.9% of households in Laurel Bay earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Laurel Bay earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.8% of households in Laurel Bay earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Laurel Bay earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Laurel Bay earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Laurel Bay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18.1% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.9% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.8% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
