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Laurel Lake

New Jersey · 2,861 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 $40,197. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,700. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,861
−2%since 2000
from 2,929 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
37.2
+16%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K2000201020202024Laurel Lake
20243K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(183)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(207)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(206)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(182)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(191)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(391)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(333)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.2%(405)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.4%(382)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.5%(244)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(104)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(33)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,197
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,041 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,822
+45%since 2000
from $12,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,262
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+52%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,204)
Black4.4%(127)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(293)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other8.5%(244)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican13.3%(353)
Mexican0.5%(12)
Asian origin
Korean0.8%(20)
Ancestry
Irish31.9%(848)
Italian17.5%(466)
German14.8%(393)
English8.6%(229)
American8.4%(223)
Welsh2.8%(74)
Swedish2.5%(67)
Greek1.5%(39)
Dutch1.4%(36)
Lithuanian0.7%(19)
Russian0.7%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(12)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.4%(11)
British0.3%(9)
French0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.3%(431)
Married43%(428)
Widowed5.3%(53)
Divorced8.3%(83)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(261)
Married40.1%(450)
Widowed10.1%(113)
Divorced26.6%(299)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Lake, New Jersey?

Laurel Lake, New Jersey has about 2,861 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Lake, New Jersey earns about $40,197 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $1,262 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Lake, New Jersey?

About 8.1% 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 24.0% of people in Laurel Lake, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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