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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laurel Park

North Carolina · 1,835 residents · 2.816 sq mi
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Laurel Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,813. Population has grown 37% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $164,600. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,835
+37%since 1990
from 1,343 in 1990
1990 – 2025
652 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 477 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
58.6
−2%since 1990
from 59.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Laurel Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,813
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,139 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,749
+69%since 1990
from $21,215 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$164,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $134,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$657
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
87.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
12.9% rent
3.1
−18%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score1.3%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,798)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score3.3%(60)
3
+151%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.3%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 43.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 93.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laurel Park, North Carolina?

Laurel Park, North Carolina has about 1,835 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laurel Park, North Carolina?

The typical household in Laurel Park, North Carolina earns about $52,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Park, North Carolina expensive?

In Laurel Park, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $164,600, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Park, North Carolina?

About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Park, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Park, North Carolina?

About 3.3% of people in Laurel Park, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel Park, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel Park, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 492 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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