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Laurel Lake

New Jersey · 2,641 residents · 1.738 sq mi
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Laurel Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,574. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $156,800. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,641
−10%since 2000
from 2,929 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,520 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,685 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+31%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K2000201020202024Laurel Lake
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,574
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,041 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,697
+106%since 2000
from $12,965 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
−11%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+85%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,697)
Black1.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(126)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(436)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(2,160)
Black3.3%(86)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(233)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(162)
Diversity Score39.8%(1,051)
Diversity Score
40
+168%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+33.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 25.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Lake, New Jersey?

Laurel Lake, New Jersey has about 2,641 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel Lake, New Jersey?

The typical household in Laurel Lake, New Jersey earns about $55,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Lake, New Jersey expensive?

In Laurel Lake, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $156,800, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Lake, New Jersey?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Lake, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Lake, New Jersey?

About 22.8% of people in Laurel Lake, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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