Laurel Bay, South Carolina is a small coastal town with a population of 5,926. The population density is 1,715 people per square mile, compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Laurel Bay is a great place to live for anyone who loves the outdoors or wants to be near the water. Popular local businesses include the Tackle Shack fishing and bait shop, Seaside Sweet Treats ice cream parlor, and Caribbean Deli restaurant. Year-round outdoor activities include kayaking on the salt marshes that line the coasts of Laurel Bay and bird watching at nearby Cypress Gardens. There are also several local organizations available such as the Lions Club and Rotary Club for those looking to get involved in their community. Local sporting events include high school football games in the fall and summer baseball tournaments at Coastal Recreation Park.
The population in Laurel Bay is 5,926. There are 1,423 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Laurel Bay is 23.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Laurel Bay is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Laurel Bay
- 61.6% are married
- 7.7% are divorced
- 53.3% are married with children
- 15.8% have children, but are single
Race in Laurel Bay
- 55.9% are White
- 26.7% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 2.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 12.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander