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Laurens, South Carolina is 32 miles SE of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Laurens county. The population of the city is 9,916.
In Laurens, about 40% of adults are married. Adults in Laurens are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
Approximately 46% of Laurens is non-white. Laurens is home to people of a variety of races.
Laurens has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.
In 2000, Laurens had a median family income of $36,656.
Among Laurens political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $11,785. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Laurens, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners.
In Laurens, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Laurens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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