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Laurens County, Georgia
Laurens County, Georgia. Laurens County had 51,041 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 13175.
Laurens County is one of the 2 counties of the Dublin, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
51,041
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 49,570 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,798
Median household income
$55,010
±$5,114 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$154,500
±$11,278 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$863
±$53 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Laurens County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 49,570 residents in Laurens County. The Census Bureau estimates 51,041 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 49,798 over 807 square miles of land.
| Measure | Laurens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 49,798 | 10,940,407 | +2,393 |
| Households | 18,592±403 | 4,074,366 | +1,450 |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.06 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,065±30 | 4,541,835 | +492 |
Laurens County's population since 2000
From 44,874 in 2000 to 51,041 in 2025: up 13.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Laurens County?
Laurens County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Dublin with 16,565 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Dublin | 16,074 | $42,988 |
|---|---|---|
| East Dublin | 2,492 | $50,288 |
| DexterGEOID 1322752 | 655 | $34,141 |
| Dudley | 593 | $66,000 |
| CadwellGEOID 1312344 | 381 | $45,625 |
| Rentz | 312 | $56,250 |
| MontroseGEOID 1352500 | 203 | $69,583 |
| AllentownGEOID 1301500 | 195 | $46,538 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Laurens County?
The median resident of Laurens County is 39.2 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.5%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Laurens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.6%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 11.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.3%±0.2 pts | 49.1% | −0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.5%±0.9 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 11.2% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0%±1.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1%±1.6 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9%±1.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1%±1.9 pts | 34.9% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9%±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Laurens County earn?
Half of Laurens County's 18,592 households earn less than $55,010 a year (±$5,114), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $48,145 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,865 after inflation. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Laurens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,010±$5,114 | $77,353 | +$6,865 |
| Mean household income | $81,138±$8,954 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,751±$3,240 | $40,924 | +$5,088 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.6%±2.3 pts | 13.4% | −4.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.1%±4.8 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.5%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2%±2.2 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Laurens County?
Owners occupy 64.3% of Laurens County's occupied homes and renters 35.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,500 by its owner (±$11,278). The median renter pays $863 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Laurens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,500±$11,278 | $303,300 | +$38,076 |
| Median gross rent | $863±$53 | $1,393 | +$106 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7%±5.8 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,347±$79 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.3%±2.5 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,065±30 | 4,541,835 | +492 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.5%±2.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.4%±1.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Laurens County building?
Builders took permits for 102 new housing units across Laurens County in 2025 (38 single-family), 2.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Laurens County get to work?
86.5% of Laurens County's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Laurens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±2.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±1.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.5%±2.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±1.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3%±1.1 pts | 15.9% | +2.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min±1.7 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Laurens County's census tracts?
Laurens County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,900 (Tract 9509) to $91,000 (Tract 9502.01).
| Tract 950113175950100 | 3,783±587 | $51,518 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0113175950201 | 5,056±620 | $91,000 |
| Tract 9502.0213175950202 | 4,891±629 | $71,751 |
| Tract 950313175950300 | 1,631±358 | $47,396 |
| Tract 950413175950400 | 4,639±619 | $30,748 |
| Tract 950513175950500 | 3,840±452 | $42,917 |
| Tract 950613175950600 | 2,088±284 | $76,552 |
| Tract 950713175950700 | 3,288±595 | $43,355 |
| Tract 950813175950800 | 3,584±661 | $37,375 |
| Tract 950913175950900 | 2,232±448 | $18,900 |
| Tract 9510.0113175951001 | 3,675±649 | $79,028 |
| Tract 9510.0213175951002 | 3,975±602 | $42,614 |
| Tract 951113175951100 | 4,237±542 | $57,083 |
| Tract 951413175951400 | 2,879±461 | $67,273 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Laurens County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 85th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd of 159 |
| Median household income | 93rd of 159 |
| Median home value | 92nd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 84th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79th of 159 |
| Median age | 91st of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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