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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laurel

New York · 1,188 residents · 3 sq mi
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Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,639. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $212,700. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,188
+4%since 1990
from 1,147 in 1990
1990 – 2024
396 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 382 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+3%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8099961K1K2K1990201020202024Laurel
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,639
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,953 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,903
+55%since 1990
from $17,361 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$212,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $174,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$933
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $621 in 1990
US average: $602
86.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
13.9% rent
3.7
−22%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,102)
Black3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(11)
Diversity Score9.5%(109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,129)
Black1.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(106)
9
−6%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.7%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.8%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
+3%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Laurel, New York earns about $57,639 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 $212,700, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, New York?

About 31.7% 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 4.0% 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 41 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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