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Laurence Harbor

New Jersey · 6,635 residents · 2.949 sq mi
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Laurence Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,805. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,635
+7%since 2000
from 6,227 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,250 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+17%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Laurence Harbor
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,805
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,997 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,751
+73%since 2000
from $23,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,448
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $801 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(4,354)
Black7.1%(468)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(1,035)
Asian7.5%(500)
Other3.6%(238)
Diversity Score65.9%(4,375)
Diversity Score
66
+133%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey?

Laurence Harbor, New Jersey has about 6,635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey earns about $73,805 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 $261,500, and the typical rent is about $1,448 a month.

How educated are people in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey?

About 36.6% 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 3.6% 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 274 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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