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Laurel

Indiana · 406 residents · 0.238 sq mi
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Laurel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,846. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 173 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,200. The poverty rate of 46.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

406
−30%since 2000
from 579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,706 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 2,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
35.1
+17%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3674846007168331990201020202024Laurel
2024444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,846
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$12,584
+5%since 2000
from $12,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
46.5%
+32.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$64,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$774
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
56.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
43.4% rent
3.2
+105%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(567)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.2%(62)
Diversity Score30.7%(125)
31
+919%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−22%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
91.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
11.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
54.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
12.7%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
59.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
12.0%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Indiana?

Laurel, Indiana has about 406 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Indiana?

The typical household in Laurel, Indiana earns about $19,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel, Indiana expensive?

In Laurel, Indiana, the median home is worth about $64,200, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Indiana?

About 3.1% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, Indiana?

About 46.5% of people in Laurel, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 149 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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