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Laurel Park

North Carolina · 2,250 residents · 2.816 sq mi
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Laurel Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,916. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $280,700. With a median age of 63.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,250
+23%since 2000
from 1,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
799 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.9
+9%since 2000
from 58.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Laurel Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,916
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,314
+21%since 2000
from $35,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+22%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,798)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,112)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(52)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(200)
Diversity Score
9
+172%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+128%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Park, North Carolina?

Laurel Park, North Carolina has about 2,250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Park, North Carolina earns about $73,916 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 $280,700, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Park, North Carolina?

About 56.7% 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 4.9% 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 907 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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