Georgia

Laurens

49,570
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Laurens

Laurens, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 2,210. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 49,570.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Oconee River Crossings, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202049,570
201048,434
200044,874
199039,988
198036,990
197032,738
196032,313
195033,123
194033,606
193032,693
192039,605
191035,501
190025,908
189013,747
188010,053
18707,834
18606,998
18506,442
18405,585
18305,589
18205,436
18102,210
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Laurens

Military engagements that took place in Laurens, Georgia.

Oconee River Crossings
1864

Historic places in Laurens

National Register of Historic Places listings in Laurens, Georgia.

Sanders Hill
Montrose
Carnegie Library
Dublin
Dublin Commercial Historic District
Dublin
Stubbs Park-Stonewall Street Historic District
Dublin
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Frequently asked about Laurens

When does Laurens first appear in the US census?
Laurens, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 2,210.
What is the population of Laurens?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Laurens had a recorded population of 49,570.
Were any battles fought in Laurens?
1 documented military engagement took place in Laurens, including Oconee River Crossings.
How many historic places are in Laurens?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Laurens, Georgia.
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