Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens: city in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
About
Laurens is a city located in the county of Laurens in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,139. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,852 inhabitants.
The city was created 241 years ago in 1784.
Quick Facts about Laurens
| Population | 8,852 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Laurens County |
| Postal code | 29360 |
| Phone Area Codes | 864 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.4990,-82.0143 |
| Altitude | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Capital city | Laurens is capital of Laurens County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1785 (241 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:37:24 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.24% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Laurens is located at 34°29'56"N 82°0'51"W (34.4990100, -82.0142600).
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Official website of Laurens
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Laurens decreased by 3.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,139 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,987 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,924 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,933 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,943 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,930 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,913 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,892 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,809 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,849 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,852 | 0.03% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Laurens
1City of Laurens
126 E Public Square, Laurens, SC 29360 View details
Phone: +18649843933 | Website available
2Laurens City Town Hall
126 E Public Square, Laurens, SC 29360 View details
Phone: +18649840144 | Website available
3Clinton City Hall
316 Hillcrest Square, Laurens, SC 29360 View details
People born in Laurens (28)
People born in Laurens, including politician Daniel Wallace, singer-guitarist Pink Anderson, politician Hilary A. Herbert, .
More notable people
- James "J.T." Taylor (American singer and actor; member of Kool & the Gang) he was born in 16/08/1953
- Johnny Mars (American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter) he was born in 07/12/1942
- Richard F. Simpson (American politician (1798-1882)) he was born in 24/03/1798
- John L. M. Irby (American politician (1854-1900)) he was born in 10/09/1854
- Nathaniel B. Dial (American politician (1862-1940)) he was born in 24/04/1862
- Ali Rogers (American model) she was born in 01/01/1992
- Bennie Cunningham (American football player (1954-2018)) he was born in 23/12/1954
- Bob Hazle (American baseball player) he was born in 09/12/1930
- Curtis Pulley (American football player) he was born in 21/11/1986
- Erskine Thomason (American baseball player) he was born in 13/08/1948
- G. B. Greene, Jr. (American air force general) he was born in 20/04/1914
- Jim Donnan (American football player and coach) he was born in 29/01/1945
- John Carlisle Kilgo (American bishop) he was born in 22/07/1861
- John F. Bolt (U.S. naval aviator and flying ace (1921–2004)) he was born in 19/05/1921
- Reggie Williams (American baseball player) he was born in 05/05/1966
- Rickey Foggie (American football player) he was born in 15/07/1966
- Samuel McGowan (United States admiral) he was born in 01/09/1870
- Morris Madden (American baseball player) he was born in 31/08/1960
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Laurens, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218539 | Presbyterian College | Clinton (SC) | 29325 |
| 217828 | Charzanne Beauty College | Greenwood (SC) | 29649 |
| 218520 | Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood (SC) | 29646 |
| 218229 | Lander University | Greenwood (SC) | 29649-2099 |
| 217998 | Erskine College | Due West (SC) | 29639 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Laurens, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Laurens.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lauren Post Office | Laurens (SC) | 29360 |
| Clinton Post Office | Clinton (SC) | 29325 |
| Gray Cour Post Office | Gray Court (SC) | 29645 |
| Mountvill Post Office | Mountville (SC) | 29370 |
| Waterl Post Office | Waterloo (SC) | 29384 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Laurens, New York human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,268 people.
- Laurens, Iowa City in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,126 people.
Other cities in Laurens County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Laurens County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 8,304 | City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States |
| Joanna | 1,539 | Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina |
| Gray Court | 826 | City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Cross Hill | 517 | Town in South Carolina |
| Waterloo | 170 | Town in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Laurens distances to largest South Carolina cities