Demographics & People — Laurel Bay, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,627 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
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| Median Age | 23.0 |
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| Total Households | 2,025 |
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| Family Households | 1,754 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6106 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,679 |
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| Black or African American | 2,150 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 819 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,180 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,825 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 692 |
| American | 678 |
| Irish | 243 |
| Dutch | 223 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 223 |
| German | 202 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 190 |
| French (except Basque) | 164 |
Language
| English Only | 4,513 |
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| Spanish | 410 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,999 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 503 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,027 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Laurel Bay, South Carolina.
