Poverty Rate in Laurens County, South Carolina
In Laurens County, South Carolina, an estimated 11,984 of 65,999 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Laurens County, South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Laurens County, South Carolina is 18.2%.
- How many people in Laurens County, South Carolina live in poverty?
In Laurens County, South Carolina, an estimated 11,984 of 65,999 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Laurens County, South Carolina compare to the average for South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Laurens County, South Carolina is 30.0% higher than the South Carolina average. In Laurens County, South Carolina, an estimated 18.2% of 65,999 people live in poverty. In South Carolina, 14.0% of 5,140,248 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Laurens County, South Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Laurens County, South Carolina is 44.44% higher than the US average. In Laurens County, South Carolina, an estimated 18.2% of 65,999 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Clinton, South Carolina 25.8% of 6,055 people.
- Cross Hill, South Carolina 16.3% of 522 people.
- Enoree, South Carolina 41.5% of 441 people.
- Fountain Inn, South Carolina 15.3% of 10,585 people.
- Gray Court, South Carolina 21.9% of 778 people.
Under 18 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
22.8% of 15 thousand people
Under 5 years
30.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
30.3% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
20.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
20.3% of 11 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
22.8% of 15 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
15.3% of 39 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
17.6% of 13 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
14.2% of 26 thousand people
60 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
10.8% of 17 thousand people
65 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
8.7% of 13 thousand people
White
11.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
11.3% of 45 thousand people
Black or African American
24.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
24.6% of 15 thousand people
Two or more races
37.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
37.3% of 4 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
11.5% of 44 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
13% of 48 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
27.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
27.9% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
12.7% of 20 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
9.3% of 14 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
6.5% of 7 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
8.7% of 33 thousand people
Employed
8.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
8.3% of 31 thousand people
Male
6.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
6.8% of 16 thousand people
Female
9.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
9.9% of 15 thousand people
Unemployed
15.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
15.2% of 2 thousand people
Male
14.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
14.6% of 1 thousand people
Female
16.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
16.1% of 601 people
Population 16 years and over
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
14.1% of 54 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
3.1% of 24 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
25.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
25.4% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
22.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
22.1% of 20 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
26.5% of 13 thousand people
Male
17.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
17.3% of 6 thousand people
Female
34.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
34.2% of 7 thousand people
18 to 24 years
46.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
46.6% of 701 people
25 to 34 years
7.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
7.2% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
27.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
27.2% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
16.7% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
49.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
49.8% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
24.5% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
25.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
25.2% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
2.6% of 7 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
40.8% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
54.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
54.3% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Laurens County, South Carolina
2023
15.2%
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