Laurens County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Laurens County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Laurens County, Georgia has a population of 49,798, the 42nd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $55,010 and the median home value is $154,500. The poverty rate is 22.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Laurens County Quick Facts

Population 49,798

Median Household Income $55,010

Median Home Value $154,500

Poverty Rate 22.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 39.2 years

Homeownership Rate 64.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%

High School Graduation 86.9%

Cities/Places 8

Population 49,798 42nd of 159

Median Income $55,010 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.6%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Laurens County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	49,619	49,798	+0.4%
Median household income	$49,705	$55,010	+10.7%
Median home value	$137,400	$154,500	+12.4%

Median Household Income

Laurens

$55,010

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Laurens

$154,500

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.8%

$25K-$50K 19.9%

$50K-$100K 26.0%

$100K+ 27.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

7.3%

$15K-$20K

7.6%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

10.3%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

57.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.3%

Renter 35.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $863/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

23.0%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Laurens County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dublin	16,136	$42,988	36.3%	$181,300
East Dublin	2,489	$50,288	28.7%	$153,000
Dexter	1,054	$34,141	17.6%	N/A
Dudley	718	$66,000	7.0%	$190,600
Cadwell	470	$45,625	27.7%	$78,400
Rentz	395	$56,250	10.4%	$97,000
Allentown	341	$46,538	14.7%	N/A
Montrose	311	$69,583	18.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Laurens County is located in Georgia with a total population of 49,798. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laurens County is 39.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Laurens County is $55,010. This is 29% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 69% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. The median home value is $154,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Laurens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Laurens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Laurens County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Laurens County, Georgia?

Laurens County has a population of 49,798, making it the 42nd most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Laurens County?

The median household income in Laurens County is $55,010 with a poverty rate of 22.6%.

How many cities are in Laurens County, Georgia?

Laurens County contains 8 Census-designated places.