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Laurel Springs

New Jersey · 1,978 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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Laurel Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $188,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
1,978
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,386 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Laurel Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,875
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,138
+55%since 2000
from $23,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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
$188,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,841)
Black2.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(32)
Asian1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(254)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(1,516)
Black8.2%(163)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(173)
Asian1.7%(33)
Other2.5%(50)
Diversity Score46.2%(915)
Diversity Score
46
+259%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Springs, New Jersey?

Laurel Springs, New Jersey has about 1,978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Springs, New Jersey earns about $93,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Springs, New Jersey expensive?

In Laurel Springs, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $188,400, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Springs, New Jersey?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Springs, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.7% of people in Laurel Springs, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel Springs, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel Springs, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 363 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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