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Laurens County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,570,[1] up from 48,434 in 2010.[2] The county seat is Dublin.[3] The county was founded on December 10, 1807, and named after Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens,[4] an American soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War.

Laurens County
U.S. county
Laurens County Courthouse in Dublin
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°28′N 82°56′W
Country	United States
State	Georgia
Founded	December 10, 1807; 214 years ago (1807-12-10)
Named for	John Laurens
Seat	Dublin
Largest city	Dublin
Area
• Total	818 sq mi (2,120 km2)
• Land	807 sq mi (2,090 km2)
• Water	11 sq mi (30 km2)  1.4%%
Population  (2020)
• Total	49,570
• Density	60/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	12th
Website	www.laurenscoga.org

Laurens County is part of the Dublin, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area. Laurens County has the fewest dirt roads in any county in the state of Georgia.

History

Laurens County was formed on December 10, 1807, from portions of Wilkinson and Washington Counties.[5] During the Red Summer of 1919 there was increased racial tension in the area and in August there was the Laurens County, Georgia race riot of 1919.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 818 square miles (2,120 km²), of which 807 square miles (2,090 km²) is land and 11 square miles (28 km²) (1.4%) is water.[6] It is the third-largest county in Georgia by land area and fourth-largest by total area.

The majority of Laurens County is located in the Lower Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The southwestern corner of the county, defined by a line that runs west from Chester through Rentz to U.S. Route 441, and then southeast toward Glenwood, is located in the Little Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the same Altamaha River basin. A small and narrow sliver of the eastern edge of the county, from east of Lovett to northeast of Rockledge, is located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the larger Altamaha River basin.[7]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1810	2,210		—
1820	5,436		146.0%
1830	5,589		2.8%
1840	5,585		−0.1%
1850	6,442		15.3%
1860	6,998		8.6%
1870	7,834		11.9%
1880	10,053		28.3%
1890	13,747		36.7%
1900	25,908		88.5%
1910	35,501		37.0%
1920	39,605		11.6%
1930	32,693		−17.5%
1940	33,606		2.8%
1950	33,123		−1.4%
1960	32,313		−2.4%
1970	32,738		1.3%
1980	36,990		13.0%
1990	39,988		8.1%
2000	44,874		12.2%
2010	48,434		7.9%
2020	49,570		2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10] 1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[2]

2020 census

Laurens County racial composition[12]

Race	Num.	Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)	27,881	56.25%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	18,219	36.75%
Native American	80	0.16%
Asian	507	1.02%
Pacific Islander	14	0.03%
Other/Mixed	1,445	2.92%
Hispanic or Latino	1,424	2.87%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 49,570 people, 17,142 households, and 11,549 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 48,434 people, 18,641 households, and 13,060 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 60.0 inhabitants per square mile (23.2/km²). There were 21,368 housing units at an average density of 26.5 per square mile (10.2/km²).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 60.6% white, 35.8% black or African American, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 14.9% were American, 7.0% were English, and 6.0% were Irish.[15]

Of the 18,641 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.9% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 38.0 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $38,280 and the median income for a family was $46,466. Males had a median income of $37,236 versus $27,406 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,387. About 16.8% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 19.9% of those age 65 or over.[16]

2000 census

As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 44,874 people, 17,083 households, and 12,180 families living in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile (21 per km²). There were 19,687 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9 per km²). The racial makeup of the county was 63.44% White, 34.53% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 17,083 households, out of which 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.30% were married couples living together, 17.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.80% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,010, and the median income for a family was $38,586. Males had a median income of $29,412 versus $21,711 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,763. About 14.70% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.30% of those under age 18 and 18.90% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Laurens County School District operates the county's public schools.

Notable people

• Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, founder of the first woman's secret society established at a girls' college was born here.
• Karl Slover, one of the oldest living Munchkins from Wizard of Oz (1939 film).
• Demaryius Thomas, wide receiver for the Denver Broncos

Communities

Cities

• Allentown
• Dublin
• Dudley
• East Dublin
• Rentz

Towns

• Cadwell
• Dexter
• Montrose

Unincorporated communities

• Brewton
• Cedar Grove
• Lovett

Politics

United States presidential election results for Laurens County, Georgia[18]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2020	14,493	63.76%	8,074	35.52%	164	0.72%
2016	12,411	63.55%	6,752	34.57%	367	1.88%
2012	11,950	60.85%	7,513	38.26%	176	0.90%
2008	12,052	60.37%	7,769	38.92%	142	0.71%
2004	10,883	63.05%	6,281	36.39%	97	0.56%
2000	8,133	57.94%	5,724	40.78%	179	1.28%
1996	6,118	47.79%	5,792	45.24%	893	6.97%
1992	6,146	43.72%	6,184	43.99%	1,729	12.30%
1988	6,929	57.89%	4,879	40.76%	162	1.35%
1984	7,181	56.76%	5,471	43.24%	0	0.00%
1980	4,392	35.07%	7,860	62.76%	271	2.16%
1976	3,281	27.58%	8,617	72.42%	0	0.00%
1972	7,350	77.53%	2,130	22.47%	0	0.00%
1968	2,738	21.33%	3451	26.88%	6,649	51.79%
1964	5,457	58.76%	3,828	41.22%	2	0.02%
1960	1,884	28.84%	4,648	71.16%	0	0.00%
1956	1,189	18.95%	5,085	81.05%	0	0.00%
1952	1,046	17.30%	5,001	82.70%	0	0.00%
1948	268	7.05%	2,325	61.12%	1,211	31.83%
1944	498	16.37%	2,544	83.63%	0	0.00%
1940	435	15.79%	2,316	84.07%	4	0.15%
1936	304	10.37%	2,620	89.39%	7	0.24%
1932	38	1.71%	2,188	98.25%	1	0.04%
1928	470	19.13%	1,987	80.87%	0	0.00%
1924	121	9.31%	1,127	86.76%	51	3.93%
1920	350	23.07%	1,167	76.93%	0	0.00%
1916	143	9.69%	1,269	85.98%	64	4.34%
1912	92	7.52%	1,107	90.52%	24	1.96%

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Laurens County, Georgia

References

На других языках

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[de] Laurens County (Georgia)

Das Laurens County[1] ist ein County im Bundesstaat Georgia der Vereinigten Staaten. Der Verwaltungssitz (County Seat) ist Dublin, das nach der alten Heimat der Ehefrau von Jonathan Sawyer benannt wurde.

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- [en] Laurens County, Georgia

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[ru] Лоренс (округ, Джорджия)

Ло́ренс[1] (англ. Laurens County) — округ штата Джорджия, США. Население округа на 2000 год составляло 44874 человек. Административный центр округа — город Дублин.

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