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Laurel

Florida · 8,171 residents · 9.081 sq mi
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Laurel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $272,400. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,171
−3%since 2000
from 8,393 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
900 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.1
+1%since 2000
from 57.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K13K1990201020202024Laurel
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,152
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,186 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,828
+1%since 2000
from $30,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,400
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+86%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(7,957)
Black2%(164)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(108)
Asian0.8%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(826)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(7,586)
Black2.1%(173)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(195)
Asian1.1%(87)
Other1.1%(91)
Diversity Score16.1%(1,312)
Diversity Score
16
+63%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Florida?

Laurel, Florida has about 8,171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Florida?

The typical household in Laurel, Florida earns about $49,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel, Florida expensive?

In Laurel, Florida, the median home is worth about $272,400, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Florida?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, Florida?

About 6.9% of people in Laurel, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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