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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Laurel

New York · 1,147 residents · 3 sq mi
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Laurel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,953. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $174,500. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,147
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,188 in 2000
1990 – 2024
382 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
−3%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8099961K1K2K1990201020202024Laurel
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,953
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,639 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,361
−35%vs 2000
vs $26,903 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$174,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $212,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$621
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $933 in 2000
US average: $450
86.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.1% in 2000
13.6% rent
4.7
+28%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,102)
Black3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(109)
9
+7%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.0%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laurel, New York?

Laurel, New York has about 1,147 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Laurel, New York earns about $36,953 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 $174,500, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, New York?

About 23.9% 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 3.6% of people in Laurel, New York 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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