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Laurel Hill

Florida · 584 residents · 4.208 sq mi
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Laurel Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
584
+6%since 2000
from 549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
139 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3014105196277361990201020202024Laurel Hill
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,031
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,797
+61%since 2000
from $12,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(422)
Black21.7%(119)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(245)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(452)
Black12.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.7%(10)
Diversity Score37.8%(221)
Diversity Score
38
−15%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
−10%since 2000
from 37.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.5%
−51.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Hill, Florida?

Laurel Hill, Florida has about 584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel Hill, Florida?

The typical household in Laurel Hill, Florida earns about $42,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Hill, Florida expensive?

In Laurel Hill, Florida, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Hill, Florida?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Hill, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Hill, Florida?

About 12.8% of people in Laurel Hill, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel Hill, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel Hill, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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