Laurens County, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Laurens County was 49,660, a 0.27% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Laurens County's population was 49,527, a decline of 0.03% compared to a population of 49,544 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Laurens County, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Laurens County increased by 4,711. In this period, the peak population was 49,660 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 44,949 - -
2001 45,156 207 0.46%
2002 45,691 535 1.18%
2003 46,352 661 1.45%
2004 46,408 56 0.12%
2005 46,848 440 0.95%
2006 47,406 558 1.19%
2007 47,718 312 0.66%
2008 48,295 577 1.21%
2009 48,691 396 0.82%
2010 48,388 -303 -0.62%
2011 47,841 -547 -1.13%
2012 47,819 -22 -0.05%
2013 47,727 -92 -0.19%
2014 47,553 -174 -0.36%
2015 47,491 -62 -0.13%
2016 47,287 -204 -0.43%
2017 47,362 75 0.16%
2018 47,293 -69 -0.15%
2019 47,567 274 0.58%
2020 49,544 1,977 4.16%
2021 49,527 -17 -0.03%
2022 49,660 133 0.27%
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Laurens County, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Laurens County's population increased by 3,439 (7.65%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Laurens County's population increased by 1,156 (2.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Laurens County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Laurens County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 49,660. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Laurens County's population peaked in year 2022 at 49,660.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Laurens County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 44,949.

Laurens County, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Laurens County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Laurens County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.48% per year. Overall the population grew 10.48% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Laurens County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Laurens County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.48% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 116. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Laurens County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,977 (4.16%).

While from 2010 and 2011, Laurens County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 547 (-1.13%).

Things to know

Is Laurens County, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Laurens County's population increased by 116 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 17 (0.03%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 133 (0.27%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Laurens County, GA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Laurens County increased by 1,933 (4.05%). The population was highest at 49,660 in the year 2022 and lowest at 47,287 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.39%.

References

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Laurens County, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Laurens County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Laurens County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Laurens County was 49,660, a 0.27% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Laurens County population was 49,527, a decline of 0.03% compared to a population of 49,544 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Laurens County increased by 4,711. In this period, the peak population was 49,660 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Laurens County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Laurens County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Laurens County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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