Address: 124 Verdae Boulevard - Suite 202 Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864.283.2300 | Email: development@upstatealliance.com
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Upstate SC Alliance
124 Verdae Boulevard - Suite 202
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 864.283.2300
Email: development@upstatealliance.com
Laurens County
Traversed by several interstate highways, Laurens County is the gateway to the Upstate and an easy-to-access center of excellence in manufacturing. It's only 40 minutes from Greenville and 70 minutes from Columbia. Come discover what international companies such as Emitec, Faurecia Automotive, and Fehrer have already learned. Whether you're looking for the infrastructure and resources to support automotive, plastics or metal working operations, you will find a pro-business population, a strong work ethic, and a trained workforce that makes Laurens County a great place to do business.
Overview
| Current Population | |
| Total Population (2010) | 66,537 |
| Total Households (2009) | 25,525 |
| Median Age (2010) | 39.3 |
Sources: US Census Bureau (Population & Households); ESRI Business Analyst (Age)
| Age % of Population | |
| Under Age 5 | 6.6% |
| Age 5 to 9 | 6.5% |
| Age 10 to 14 | 6.5% |
| Age 15 to 19 | 6.9% |
| Age 20 to 24 | 6.2% |
| Age 25 to 34 | 11.6% |
| Age 35 to 44 | 13.7% |
| Age 45 to 54 | 14.6% |
| Age 55 to 64 | 13.0% |
| Age 65 to 74 | 7.9% |
| Age 75 to 84 | 4.5% |
| Age 85+ | 2.1% |
Source: 2010 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
| Income | ||
| Year | Median HHI | Per Capita |
| 2000 (1999) | $33,980 | $15,761 |
| 2010 | $41,783 | $19,173 |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst
| Workforce Education | |
| Level | Total |
| Less than 9th Grade | 9.0% |
| 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma | 14.3% |
| High School Graduate Only | 40.0% |
| Some College, No Degree | 15.3% |
| Associate Degree Only | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree Only | 8.8% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 4.8% |
Source: 2010 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
Contact Information
Laurens County Development Commission
Marvin Moss
President/CEO
864-833-2716
www.laurenscounty.org
| Labor & Unemployment (Dec 2011) | |
| Total Labor Force | 31,822 |
| Unemployed | 2,822 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce
| Largest Employers | |
| Company | Employment |
| Wal-Mart Distribution Center | 1,000 |
| SC State Government | 931 |
| Sterilite Corporation | 800 |
| Faurecia | 600 |
| Dispoz-O-Products, Inc. | 530 |
| Employment by Industry (2010 Avg) | |||
| Industry | Employment | % | Avg Weekly Wage |
| Natural Resources & Mining | 110 | 0.7% | $751 |
| Construction | 413 | 2.5% | $635 |
| Manufacturing | 4,527 | 26.9% | $799 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 2,973 | 17.7% | $590 |
| Financial Activities (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) | 314 | 1.9% | $611 |
| Professional & Business Services | 809 | 4.8% | $488 |
| Education & Health Services | 1,774 | 10.6% | $622 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 1,247 | 7.4% | $235 |
| Other Services | 432 | 2.6% | $387 |
| Government | 3,916 | 23.3% | $622 |
| Total | 16,810 | 100.0% | $629 |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce; Totals may not add up due to rounding and/or undisclosed figures. Refer to Data Center for a more detailed breakdown of employment & wages
