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Laurens Local Guide

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Living in Laurens, SC

Laurens, South Carolina is a small town with slightly more than 9,000 residents. Retirees can expect to feel right at home, as they account for 21% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. By a slim 54%-46% margin, homeowners slightly outnumber renters in Laurens. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $729 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Laurens will save around $2,100 compared to the state average.

Laurens has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or GED (22%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 7% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Laurens: manufacturing and retail. Together, these industries make up 17% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the town. With an average annual income of around $46,000, Laurens workers take home less than the average South Carolina resident. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Laurens residents have an average commute of about 23 minutes, quicker than the South Carolina average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (38%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.