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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Laurens

New York · 242 residents · 0.128 sq mi
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Laurens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,944. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,900. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% 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

242
−13%vs 2000
vs 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,891 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 2,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−20%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1431792162532891990201020202024Laurens
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,944
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,604
−45%vs 2000
vs $15,527 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.4%
+7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$381
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $447 in 2000
US average: $450
49.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.3% in 2000
50.5% rent
3.2
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(5)
2
−42%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.7%
−14.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.2 min
+133%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laurens, New York?

Laurens, New York has about 242 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Laurens, New York earns about $16,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurens, New York expensive?

In Laurens, New York, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens, New York?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Laurens, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurens, New York?

About 25.4% of people in Laurens, 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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