Laurens County, South Carolina

Laurens County is a county in the state of South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, 67,539 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Laurens.[2] The county was formed in 1785 and named after Henry Laurens, the fifth president of the Continental Congress.

Laurens County, South Carolina
Map
Map of South Carolina highlighting Laurens County
Location in the state of South Carolina
Map of the USA highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded 1785
Seat Laurens
Largest community Laurens
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

722.93 sq mi (1,872 km²)
712.87 sq mi (1,846 km²)
10.06 sq mi (26 km²), 1.39
Population
 -  Density


Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: laurenscounty.us
Named for: Henry Laurens

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Laurens County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.