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Laurence Harbor

New Jersey · 6,536 residents · 2.949 sq mi
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Laurence Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,536
+5%since 2000
from 6,227 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,216 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Laurence Harbor
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,384
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,997 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,295
+37%since 2000
from $23,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,700
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $801 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+80%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(5,359)
Black3.2%(197)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(427)
Asian2.2%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.3%(1,762)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(4,809)
Black5.5%(359)
Hispanic / Latino11%(721)
Asian8%(523)
Other2.3%(153)
Diversity Score55.2%(3,607)
Diversity Score
55
+95%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey?

Laurence Harbor, New Jersey has about 6,536 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey?

The typical household in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey earns about $71,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurence Harbor, New Jersey expensive?

In Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $265,700, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey?

About 3.4% of people in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurence Harbor, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurence Harbor, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 175 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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