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Laurel

Delaware · 3,708 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 $32,936. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,800. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,708
+1%since 2000
from 3,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,339 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.2
−5%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Laurel
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,936
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,014
+33%since 2000
from $13,594 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(1,677)
Black40.1%(1,486)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(329)
Asian0.9%(34)
Other4.9%(181)
Diversity Score78%(2,894)
Diversity Score
78
+20%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Delaware?

Laurel, Delaware has about 3,708 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Delaware?

The typical household in Laurel, Delaware earns about $32,936 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 $151,800, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Delaware?

About 11.4% 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 15.5% 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 464 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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