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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laurel

Delaware · 3,668 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 $28,321. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $79,000. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,668
+13%since 1990
from 3,244 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,324 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,171 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.7
−2%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Laurel
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,321
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,042 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,594
+44%since 1990
from $9,450 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.2%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
51.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.2% in 1990
48.5% rent
2.8
+5%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Delaware?

Laurel, Delaware has about 3,668 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Delaware?

The typical household in Laurel, Delaware earns about $28,321 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Delaware?

About 8.5% 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 21.2% of people in Laurel, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 424 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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