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Laurel

Iowa · 220 residents · 0.246 sq mi
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Laurel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,000. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−17%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
894 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+26%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1782282783283781990201020202024Laurel
2024278
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,044
+87%since 2000
from $14,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other5.2%(11)
Diversity Score16%(35)
Diversity Score
16
+145%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+117%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Iowa?

Laurel, Iowa has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Iowa?

The typical household in Laurel, Iowa earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel, Iowa expensive?

In Laurel, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,000, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Iowa?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, Iowa?

About 7.9% of people in Laurel, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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