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Laurel

New York · 1,360 residents · 3 sq mi
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Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $870,800. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 61% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,360
+14%since 2000
from 1,188 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
453 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.7
+37%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8099961K1K2K1990201020202024Laurel
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,726
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,639 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,429
+113%since 2000
from $26,903 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−2%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$870,800
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
38.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−64.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+70%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,129)
Black1.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(106)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,203)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(145)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.8%(350)
Diversity Score
26
+189%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.1%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
9.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
25.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2017
from 95.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, New York?

Laurel, New York has about 1,360 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel, New York?

The typical household in Laurel, New York earns about $138,726 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel, New York expensive?

In Laurel, New York, the median home is worth about $870,800.

How educated are people in Laurel, New York?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, New York?

About 12.9% of people in Laurel, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 213 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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