The Town FilesLaurens County, South Carolina
68,666 people. The median home is worth $170,600 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $57,623.
Towns in Laurens County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens | 9,335 | $180,700 | $49,246 | 42.1 |
| Clinton | 7,633 | $173,400 | $44,522 | 30.6 |
| Watts Mills | 1,654 | $108,300 | $50,901 | 30.5 |
| Joanna | 1,517 | $88,100 | $49,141 | 42.9 |
| Gray Court | 763 | $185,900 | $57,500 | 37.8 |
People and housing
| Laurens County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,600 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $880 | $937 |
| Median household income | $57,623 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 40.9 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
20,195 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,561 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 578 storm events in Laurens County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Laurens County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).