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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Laurel

Delaware · 3,244 residents · 2.77 sq mi
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Laurel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,042. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,300. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,244
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,171 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.2
+2%vs 2000
vs 29.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,042
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,321 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,450
−30%vs 2000
vs $13,594 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.3%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$236
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $400 in 2000
US average: $450
52.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.5% in 2000
47.8% rent
2.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(2,013)
Black39.3%(1,440)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(85)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(2,377)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(2,050)
Black36.6%(1,186)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,939)
60
−8%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laurel, Delaware?

Laurel, Delaware has about 3,244 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Delaware?

The typical household in Laurel, Delaware earns about $20,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel, Delaware expensive?

In Laurel, Delaware, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Delaware?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, Delaware?

About 26.3% of people in Laurel, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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