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Laurel

Nebraska · 972 residents · 1.325 sq mi
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Laurel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
972
−1%since 2000
from 986 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
734 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−10%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9191K1K1K1K1990201020202024Laurel
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,975
+76%since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(979)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(915)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(30)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other3%(29)
Diversity Score16.5%(161)
Diversity Score
17
+2072%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Nebraska?

Laurel, Nebraska has about 972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Nebraska?

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

Is Laurel, Nebraska expensive?

In Laurel, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Nebraska?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, Nebraska?

About 9.6% of people in Laurel, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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