Laurens City, South Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 9916 people, 3952 households, and 2596 families living in the city. The population density was 936.6 people per square mile (361.62/kmē), giving it the 130th most densely populated city among the South Carolina. There were 4396 housing units at an average density of 415.1 per square mile (160.27/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.38 persons, and the average family size was 2.97 persons. In the Laurens City, 25% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.4% were 18 to 24, 25.2% were 25 to 44, 21.7% were 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74 males. The median age is 38.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Laurens City was 34.4 and 41.4 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 5327 White, 4320 Black or African American, 26 American Indian, 16 Asian, 11 Native Hawaiian, 83 from two or more races and 133 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $28756, it is the 214th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $36656, making it the 209th wealthiest city by median family income among the South Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $14582, making it the 228th highest city by per capita income in South Carolina. The median income was $19827, The median income for males was $22205 versus $17829 for females.
In 2000, 2238 pupils and students, of which 1244 are male and 994 are female, 22.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 102 nursery or pri school, 227 kindergarten, 1018 elementary school, 572 high school and 319 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9916 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 9756 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 9750 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9672 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9622 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9605 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9538 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9549 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9574 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9595 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9599 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 55 | 47 | 102 |
| Kindergarten | 160 | 67 | 227 |
| Elementary school | 567 | 451 | 1018 |
| High school | 271 | 301 | 572 |
| College or graduate school | 191 | 128 | 319 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens city, South Carolina | $28756 | $36656 | $14582 |
| Laurens County, South Carolina | $33933 | $39739 | $15761 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |