Laurens, IA
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Laurens Overview
1,223
TOTAL POPULATION
593
MALE POPULATION
630
FEMALE POPULATION
94.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,278
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,594
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
616
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Laurens Zip Codes
Laurens Area Codes
Race in Laurens
The most populous races in Laurens are White / Caucasian (1,188 | 97.1%), Hispanic or Latino (66 | 5.4%), and Two or more Races (29 | 2.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 6 | 0.5% |
| Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 | 5.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,188 | 97.1% |
| Two or more Races | 29 | 2.4% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,223 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Laurens
The most populous ancestries reported in Laurens are German (471 | 38.5%), Irish (246 | 20.1%), English (129 | 10.5%), Swedish (73 | 6.0%), and Norwegian (60 | 4.9%), together accounting for 80.1% of all Laurens residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 42 | 3.4% |
| Colombian | 5 | 0.4% |
| Danish | 25 | 2.0% |
| Dutch | 33 | 2.7% |
| English | 129 | 10.5% |
| European | 36 | 2.9% |
| Finnish | 7 | 0.6% |
| French | 13 | 1.1% |
| German | 471 | 38.5% |
| Greek | 3 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 246 | 20.1% |
| Korean | 6 | 0.5% |
| Latvian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 41 | 3.4% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 4.9% |
| Polish | 3 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 9 | 0.7% |
| Scotch-Irish | 28 | 2.3% |
| Scottish | 14 | 1.1% |
| South American | 5 | 0.4% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 73 | 6.0% |
| Ukrainian | 12 | 1.0% |
| Welsh | 5 | 0.4% | View All 24 Rows |
Immigrants in Laurens
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Laurens came from Latin America (24 | 2.0%), Central America (19 | 1.5%), Mexico (19 | 1.5%), Europe (7 | 0.6%), and Asia (6 | 0.5%), together accounting for 6.1% of all Laurens residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 6 | 0.5% |
| Central America | 19 | 1.5% |
| Colombia | 5 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Europe | 2 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 7 | 0.6% |
| Germany | 2 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 24 | 2.0% |
| Latvia | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mexico | 19 | 1.5% |
| Northern Europe | 3 | 0.3% |
| Philippines | 6 | 0.5% |
| South America | 5 | 0.4% |
| South Eastern Asia | 6 | 0.5% |
| Western Europe | 2 | 0.2% | View All 14 Rows |
Sex and Age in Laurens
Sex and Age in Laurens
The most populous age groups in Laurens are 55 to 59 Years (67 | 11.3%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (64 | 10.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 24 (4.1%) | 41 (6.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 12 (2.0%) | 33 (5.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 20 (3.4%) | 25 (4.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 53 (8.9%) | 24 (3.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 34 (5.7%) | 11 (1.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 35 (5.9%) | 25 (4.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 24 (4.1%) | 48 (7.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 43 (7.2%) | 13 (2.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 53 (8.9%) | 30 (4.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 20 (3.4%) | 34 (5.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 41 (6.9%) | 64 (10.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 67 (11.3%) | 49 (7.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 47 (7.9%) | 43 (6.8%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 39 (6.6%) | 40 (6.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 24 (4.1%) | 35 (5.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 14 (2.4%) | 52 (8.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 23 (3.9%) | 6 (0.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 20 (3.4%) | 57 (9.0%) |
| Total | 593 (100.0%) | 630 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Laurens
Median Family Size in Laurens
The median family size in Laurens is 2.70 persons per family, with single male/father families (11 | 3.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 8.27 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (289 | 80.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.51 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 289 (80.5%) | 2.51 |
| Single Male/Father | 11 (3.1%) | 8.27 |
| Single Female/Mother | 59 (16.4%) | 2.59 |
| Total Families | 359 (100.0%) | 2.70 |
Median Household Size in Laurens
The median household size in Laurens is 2.24 persons per household, with single male/father households (11 | 2.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 8.73 persons per household. non-family households (174 | 32.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 289 (54.2%) | 2.51 |
| Single Male/Father | 11 (2.1%) | 8.73 |
| Single Female/Mother | 59 (11.1%) | 3.08 |
| Non-family | 174 (32.7%) | 1.10 |
| Total Households | 533 (100.0%) | 2.24 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Laurens
Out of a total of 533 households in Laurens, 359 (67.3%) are family households, while 174 (32.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 220, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 156.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 156 (29.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 220 (41.3%) | 18 (3.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 91 (17.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 36 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 12 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 359 (67.3%) | 174 (32.7%) |
Female Fertility in Laurens
Fertility by Age in Laurens
Average fertility rate in Laurens is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 131.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 11 (100.0%) | 131.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 11 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Laurens
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Laurens
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (72.7%) | 81.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (27.3%) | 375.0 |
| Total | 11 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Laurens
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Laurens
Income Overview in Laurens
Per Capita Income in Laurens is $29,278, while median incomes of families and households are $53,750 and $53,594 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,223 | $29,278 |
| Median Family Income | 359 | $53,750 |
| Mean Family Income | 359 | $73,294 |
| Median Household Income | 533 | $53,594 |
| Mean Household Income | 533 | $66,229 |
| Income Deficit | 359 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,223 | 20.90% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,223 | 79.10¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,223 | 0.38 |
Earnings by Sex in Laurens
Average Earnings in Laurens are $38,542, $39,769 for men and $31,458 for women, a difference of 20.9%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 324 (53.4%) | $39,769 |
| Female | 283 (46.6%) | $31,458 |
| Total | 607 (100.0%) | $38,542 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Laurens
The most common earnings brackets in Laurens are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (72 | 22.2%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (51 | 18.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 2 (0.6%) | 16 (5.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 5 (1.5%) | 23 (8.1%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 6 (1.8%) | 4 (1.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (12.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 25 (7.7%) | 4 (1.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 12 (3.7%) | 10 (3.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 10 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 3 (0.9%) | 1 (0.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.8%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 9 (2.8%) | 23 (8.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 8 (2.5%) | 11 (3.9%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 15 (4.6%) | 20 (7.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 72 (22.2%) | 17 (6.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 25 (7.7%) | 32 (11.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 41 (12.7%) | 13 (4.6%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 10 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 26 (8.0%) | 51 (18.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 24 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14 (4.3%) | 9 (3.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 17 (5.2%) | 10 (3.5%) |
| Total | 324 (100.0%) | 283 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Laurens
Average earnings in Laurens are $42,569 for men and $32,083 for women, a difference of 24.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,417, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,274. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,250, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $8,833.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $38,274 | $8,833 |
| High School Diploma | $44,766 | $36,750 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $39,286 | $36,786 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,417 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $42,569 | $32,083 |
Family Income in Laurens
Family Income Brackets in Laurens
According to the Laurens family income data, there are 67 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.7% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 7 | 1.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11 | 3.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 36 | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 44 | 12.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 67 | 18.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 59 | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 42 | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 64 | 17.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20 | 5.6% |
| $200,000+ | 9 | 2.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Laurens
3-person families (71 | 19.8%) account for the highest median family income in Laurens with $114,107 per family, while 3-person families (71 | 19.8%) have the highest median income of $38,036 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 243 (67.7%) | $47,235 |
| 3-Person Families | 71 (19.8%) | $114,107 |
| 4-Person Families | 33 (9.2%) | $43,854 |
| 5-Person Families | 12 (3.3%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 359 (100.0%) | $53,750 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Laurens
The median family income in Laurens is $53,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (25) having the highest median family income of $142,321, while families with no earners (94) have the lowest median family income of $28,587, accounting for 7.0% and 26.2% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 94 (26.2%) | $28,587 |
| 1 Earner | 94 (26.2%) | $42,917 |
| 2 Earners | 146 (40.7%) | $78,333 |
| 3+ Earners | 25 (7.0%) | $142,321 |
| Total | 359 (100.0%) | $53,750 |
Household Income in Laurens
Household Income Brackets in Laurens
With 108 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Laurens, accounting for 20.3% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (1.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 14 | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 16 | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 67 | 12.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 61 | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 93 | 17.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 108 | 20.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 72 | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 70 | 13.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 23 | 4.3% |
| $200,000+ | 9 | 1.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Laurens
The median household income in Laurens is $53,594, with the highest median household income of $66,429 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 218 households (40.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 6 households (1.1%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 6 (1.1%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 117 (22.0%) | $50,729 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 218 (40.9%) | $66,429 |
| 65+ Years | 192 (36.0%) | $40,938 |
| Total | 533 (100.0%) | $53,594 |
Poverty in Laurens
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Laurens
With 13.4% poverty level for males and 16.2% for females among the residents of Laurens, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (100.0%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (9.8%) |
| 5 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 3 (33.3%) | 29 (61.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 12 (23.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (31.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 21 (21.9%) | 10 (23.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 18 (29.5%) | 11 (11.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 10 (8.8%) | 7 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (10.3%) | 3 (4.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (4.4%) |
| Total | 79 (13.4%) | 98 (16.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Laurens
According to the poverty statistics in Laurens, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 24 (100.0%) | 37 (90.2%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 6 (66.7%) | 18 (38.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 14 (100.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 39 (76.5%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 59 (100.0%) | 50 (68.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 75 (78.1%) | 33 (76.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 43 (70.5%) | 87 (88.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 104 (91.2%) | 85 (92.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 52 (89.7%) | 72 (96.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 57 (100.0%) | 86 (95.6%) |
| Total | 509 (86.6%) | 507 (83.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Laurens
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Laurens show that 4.8% or 14 of the total 289 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.9%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 222 (98.2%) | 4 (1.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 46 (82.1%) | 10 (17.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 275 (95.2%) | 14 (4.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Laurens
According to the poverty data in Laurens, 18.2% or 2 single-father households and 23.7% or 14 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (33.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (30.4%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2 (33.3%) | 14 (30.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2 (18.2%) | 14 (23.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Laurens
The poverty data for Laurens shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 16 of the single-parent households (22.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (17.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (30.8%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 4 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 10 (17.9%) | 16 (30.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14 (4.8%) | 16 (22.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Laurens
Employment by Class of Employer in Laurens
Among the 551 employed individuals in Laurens, private company employees (454 | 82.4%), local government employees (29 | 5.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (25 | 4.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 454 | 82.4% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 7 | 1.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 14 | 2.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 25 | 4.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 29 | 5.3% |
| State Government Employees | 15 | 2.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 3 | 0.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 4 | 0.7% |
| Total | 551 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Laurens
According to the labor force statistics for Laurens, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,025), 60.1% or 616 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.6% or 65 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 95.8% or 69 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 12 (35.3%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 30 (66.7%) | 10 (33.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 53 (88.3%) | 9 (17.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 69 (95.8%) | 18 (26.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 110 (79.1%) | 2 (1.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 131 (82.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 102 (87.9%) | 4 (3.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 72 (80.0%) | 7 (9.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 29 (21.0%) | 3 (10.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (4.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 616 (60.1%) | 65 (10.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Laurens
According to labor force statistics for Laurens, 84.4% of individuals (537) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (636) are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 40 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 61 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.9% or 21 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 88 (88.9%) | 24 (23.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 157 (80.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 231 (82.5%) | 23 (8.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 61 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 537 (84.4%) | 47 (7.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Laurens
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laurens are Health Diagnosing & Treating (54 | 9.8%), Management (29 | 5.3%), Health Technologists (21 | 3.8%), Community & Social Service (20 | 3.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (16 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laurens, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (34.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 10 (34.5%) | 19 (65.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 2 (16.7%) | 10 (83.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 9 (16.7%) | 45 (83.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 7 (33.3%) | 14 (66.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 23 (19.7%) | 94 (80.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 289 (52.4%) | 262 (47.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Laurens are Food Preparation & Serving (38 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (13 | 2.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (12 | 2.2%), Personal Care & Service (3 | 0.5%), and Security & Protection (2 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Laurens, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (41.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (86.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 5 (13.2%) | 33 (86.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 5 (41.7%) | 7 (58.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 12 (17.6%) | 56 (82.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 289 (52.4%) | 262 (47.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Laurens are Office & Administration (80 | 14.5%), and Sales & Related (24 | 4.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 10 (41.7%) | 14 (58.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 18 (22.5%) | 62 (77.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 28 (26.9%) | 76 (73.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 289 (52.4%) | 262 (47.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Laurens are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (74 | 13.4%), Construction & Extraction (32 | 5.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 74 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 115 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 289 (52.4%) | 262 (47.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Laurens are Production (97 | 17.6%), Material Moving (29 | 5.3%), and Transportation (21 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 68 (70.1%) | 29 (29.9%) |
| Transportation | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 22 (75.9%) | 7 (24.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 111 (75.5%) | 36 (24.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 289 (52.4%) | 262 (47.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Laurens
Employment Industries in Laurens
The major employment industries in Laurens include Manufacturing (200 | 36.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (43 | 7.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (36 | 6.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (34 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Laurens
The Laurens industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (86.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 118 (59.0%) | 82 (41.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 12 (27.9%) | 31 (72.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 31 (91.2%) | 3 (8.8%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 5 (33.3%) | 10 (66.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 2 (33.3%) | 4 (66.7%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 5 (55.6%) | 4 (44.4%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Educational Services | 7 (35.0%) | 13 (65.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 9 (11.4%) | 70 (88.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 5 (13.9%) | 31 (86.1%) |
| Public Administration | 6 (54.5%) | 5 (45.5%) |
| Total | 289 (52.4%) | 262 (47.5%) |
Education in Laurens
School Enrollment in Laurens
The most common levels of schooling among the 137 students in Laurens are high school (45 | 32.9%), middle school (31 | 22.6%), and elementary school (24 | 17.5%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 17 | 12.4% |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 8.8% |
| Elementary School | 24 | 17.5% |
| Middle School | 31 | 22.6% |
| High School | 45 | 32.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 8 | 5.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 137 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Laurens
Out of a total of 137 students who are enrolled in schools in Laurens, 10 (7.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 127 (92.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 42 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 6 (54.5%) | 5 (45.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 3 (60.0%) | 2 (40.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 127 (92.7%) | 10 (7.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Laurens
Education (51 | 43.2%), science & technology (16 | 13.6%), social sciences (15 | 12.7%), business (11 | 9.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (9 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 118 individuals in Laurens who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 9 | 7.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 15 | 12.7% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 16 | 13.6% |
| Business | 11 | 9.3% |
| Education | 51 | 43.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 7 | 5.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 2 | 1.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 2 | 1.7% |
| Communications | 2 | 1.7% |
| Arts & Humanities | 3 | 2.5% |
| Total | 118 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Laurens
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Laurens
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Laurens are males with 2 vehicles (109, accounting for 37.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (93, making up 41.6%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 66 (22.8%) | 44 (16.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 109 (37.7%) | 93 (35.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 67 (23.2%) | 67 (25.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 33 (11.4%) | 42 (16.0%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 14 (4.8%) | 14 (5.3%) |
| Total | 289 (100.0%) | 262 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Laurens
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Laurens are less than 5 minutes (180 commuters, 33.3%), 60 to 89 minutes (88 commuters, 16.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (86 commuters, 15.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 180 | 33.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 86 | 15.9% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 20 | 3.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 22 | 4.1% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 33 | 6.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 30 | 5.6% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 40 | 7.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 6 | 1.1% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 18 | 3.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 13 | 2.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 88 | 16.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 4 | 0.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Laurens
The most common commute times in Laurens are less than 5 minutes (93 commuters, 32.2%) for males and less than 5 minutes (87 commuters, 34.7%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 93 (32.2%) | 87 (34.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 30 (10.4%) | 56 (22.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 15 (5.2%) | 5 (2.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 18 (6.2%) | 4 (1.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 5 (1.7%) | 28 (11.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 12 (4.2%) | 18 (7.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 29 (10.0%) | 11 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 3 (1.0%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 9 (3.1%) | 9 (3.6%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 13 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 58 (20.1%) | 30 (11.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 4 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Laurens
The most frequent times of departure to work in Laurens are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (57, 19.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (35, 13.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 56 (19.4%) | 16 (6.4%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 23 (8.0%) | 26 (10.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 23 (8.0%) | 17 (6.8%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 32 (11.1%) | 6 (2.4%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 17 (5.9%) | 12 (4.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 57 (19.7%) | 35 (13.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 29 (10.0%) | 23 (9.2%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 13 (4.5%) | 30 (11.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 8 (2.8%) | 17 (6.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (13.6%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 26 (9.0%) | 32 (12.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 5 (1.7%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| Total | 289 (100.0%) | 251 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Laurens
Occupancy by Ownership in Laurens
Of the total 533 dwellings in Laurens, owner-occupied units account for 433 (81.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 100 (18.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 433 | 81.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 100 | 18.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 533 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Laurens
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 156 | 29.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 238 | 44.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 91 | 17.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 48 | 9.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 533 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Laurens
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 106 (67.9%) | 50 (32.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 204 (85.7%) | 34 (14.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 88 (96.7%) | 3 (3.3%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 35 (72.9%) | 13 (27.1%) |
| Total Housing Units | 433 (81.2%) | 100 (18.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Laurens
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 41 (89.1%) | 5 (10.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 87 (66.4%) | 44 (33.6%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 251 (86.0%) | 41 (14.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 54 (84.4%) | 10 (15.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Laurens
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 59 | 11.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 64 | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 110 | 20.6% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 108 | 20.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 87 | 16.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 73 | 13.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 32 | 6.0% |
| Total | 533 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Laurens
Median Income by Occupancy in Laurens
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 433 (81.2%) | $57,546 |
| Renter-Occupied | 100 (18.8%) | $45,833 |
| Average | 533 (100.0%) | $53,594 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Laurens
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 11 (2.5%) | 3 (3.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9 (2.1%) | 7 (7.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 3 (0.7%) | 10 (10.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 43 (9.9%) | 11 (11.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 51 (11.8%) | 10 (10.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 82 (18.9%) | 11 (11.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 76 (17.5%) | 32 (32.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 62 (14.3%) | 10 (10.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 64 (14.8%) | 6 (6.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 32 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 433 (100.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Laurens
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 67 (15.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 112 (25.9%) | 12 (12.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 95 (21.9%) | 47 (47.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 28 (6.5%) | 38 (38.0%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 123 (28.4%) | 3 (3.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 8 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 433 (100.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Laurens
Housing Structures in Laurens
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 496 | 93.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 8 | 1.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1 | 0.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 14 | 2.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 2 | 0.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 12 | 2.2% |
| Total | 533 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Laurens
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 417 (84.1%) | 79 (15.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 3 (37.5%) | 5 (62.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 433 (81.2%) | 100 (18.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Laurens
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 3 (0.7%) | 17 (17.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 127 (29.3%) | 44 (44.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 176 (40.6%) | 22 (22.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 127 (29.3%) | 17 (17.0%) |
| Total | 433 (100.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Laurens
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 308 (71.1%) | 60 (60.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 4 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 121 (27.9%) | 33 (33.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (7.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 433 (100.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Laurens
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 21 (4.9%) | 5 (5.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 130 (30.0%) | 37 (37.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 150 (34.6%) | 49 (49.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 132 (30.5%) | 9 (9.0%) |
| Total | 433 (100.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Laurens
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Laurens
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 231 | 202 |
| Median Property Value | $58,300 | $81,700 |
| Median Household Income | $42,961 | $26 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $393 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $841 | $3 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Laurens
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 98 (42.4%) | 68 (33.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 90 (39.0%) | 45 (22.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 41 (17.7%) | 89 (44.1%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 231 (100.0%) | 202 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Laurens
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 11 (4.8%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 30 (13.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 45 (19.5%) | 25 (12.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 48 (20.8%) | 6 (3.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 36 (15.6%) | 34 (16.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 29 (12.6%) | 40 (19.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26 (11.3%) | 33 (16.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 6 (2.6%) | 38 (18.8%) |
| Total | 231 (100.0%) | 202 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Laurens
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 167 (72.3%) | 67,188 (33,261.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 18 (7.8%) | 158 (78.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 11 (4.8%) | 17 (8.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 34 (14.7%) | 2 (1.0%) |
| Total | 231 (100.0%) | 202 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Laurens
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 103 (44.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 77 (33.3%) | 58 (28.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 37 (16.0%) | 59 (29.2%) |
| Total | 231 (100.0%) | 202 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Laurens
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laurens
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 83 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 146 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 48 (94.1%) | 3 (5.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 121 (93.8%) | 8 (6.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 129 (92.8%) | 10 (7.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 159 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 203 (98.5%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 132 (99.3%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| 75 Years and older | 147 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,168 (97.9%) | 25 (2.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Laurens
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 83 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 146 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 48 (94.1%) | 3 (5.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Laurens
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 124 (95.4%) | 6 (4.6%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 402 (96.6%) | 14 (3.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 221 (97.8%) | 5 (2.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 141 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 280 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laurens
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 46 (55.4%) | 42 (50.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 96 (65.7%) | 50 (34.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 26 (51.0%) | 32 (62.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 50 (38.8%) | 77 (59.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 50 (36.0%) | 79 (56.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 41 (25.8%) | 118 (74.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 38 (18.4%) | 168 (81.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 132 (99.3%) | 53 (39.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 147 (100.0%) | 48 (32.7%) |
| Total | 626 (52.5%) | 667 (55.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Laurens
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (10.3%) | 28 (34.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (15.4%) | 34 (40.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 45 (16.6%) | 31 (13.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 20 (34.5%) | 13 (17.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 43 (75.4%) | 18 (20.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Laurens
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (25.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 17 (6.3%) | 12 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2 (3.5%) | 5 (6.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 14 (24.6%) | 11 (12.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (10.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 10 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (8.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (15.4%) | 27 (32.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 24 (8.9%) | 16 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (10.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 38 (14.0%) | 27 (11.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 17 (29.3%) | 8 (10.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40 (70.2%) | 15 (16.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (2.7%) | 1 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 18 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (5.2%) | 8 (10.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Laurens
Computing Device Access in Laurens
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 379 | 71.1% |
| Smartphone | 449 | 84.2% |
| Tablet | 275 | 51.6% |
| No Computing Device | 35 | 6.6% |
| Total | 533 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Laurens
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 2 | 0.4% |
| Broadband Home | 357 | 67.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 115 | 21.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 8 | 1.5% |
| No Internet | 57 | 10.7% |
| Total | 533 | 100.0% |
Laurens Summary
Laurens, Iowa is a small city located in Pocahontas County in the northwest corner of the state. It is situated on the Des Moines River and is the county seat. The city has a population of 1,072 as of the 2010 census.
History
The area that is now Laurens was first settled in 1856 by a group of settlers from New York. The town was originally named “New York” but was later changed to Laurens in honor of Laurens Van Buren, the son of President Martin Van Buren. The town was officially incorporated in 1881.
In the late 19th century, Laurens was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several grain elevators, a creamery, a flour mill, and a lumber yard. The town also had a hotel, a bank, and several stores.
Geography
Laurens is located in the northwest corner of Iowa, in Pocahontas County. The city is situated on the Des Moines River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located about 30 miles from the Minnesota border and about 90 miles from the state capital of Des Moines.
Economy
The economy of Laurens is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, a creamery, and a flour mill. The town also has several small businesses, including a hardware store, a grocery store, and a restaurant.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Laurens had a population of 1,072. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% from two or more races. The median household income was $41,250 and the median family income was $48,750.
Conclusion
Laurens, Iowa is a small city located in Pocahontas County in the northwest corner of the state. It is situated on the Des Moines River and is the county seat. The city has a population of 1,072 as of the 2010 census. The economy of Laurens is largely based on agriculture, with several grain elevators, a creamery, and a flour mill. The racial makeup of the city is 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% from two or more races. The median household income was $41,250 and the median family income was $48,750.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Laurens?
Total Population of Laurens is 1,223.
What is the Total Male Population of Laurens?
Total Male Population of Laurens is 593.
What is the Total Female Population of Laurens?
Total Female Population of Laurens is 630.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Laurens?
There are 94.13 Males per 100 Females in Laurens.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Laurens?
There are 106.24 Females per 100 Males in Laurens.
What is the Median Population Age in Laurens?
Median Population Age in Laurens is 50.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Laurens
Average Family Size in Laurens is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Laurens
Average Household Size in Laurens is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Laurens?
Per Capita income in Laurens is $29,278.
What is the Median Family Income in Laurens?
Median Family Income in Laurens is $53,750.
What is the Median Household income in Laurens?
Median Household Income in Laurens is $53,594.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Laurens?
Income or Wage Gap in Laurens is 20.9%.
Women in Laurens earn 79.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Laurens?
Inequality or Gini Index in Laurens is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Laurens?
There are 616 People in the Labor Forcein in Laurens.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Laurens?
60.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Laurens.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Laurens?
Unemployment Rate in Laurens is 10.6%.