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Laurens

New York · 277 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 $27,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,400. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

277
+14%since 1990
from 242 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,164 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,891 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+26%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1431792162532891990201020202024Laurens
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,125
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,944 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,527
+80%since 1990
from $8,604 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.9%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $381 in 1990
US average: $602
55.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
44.7% rent
2.6
−20%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Diversity Score2%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
4
+74%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−57%since 1990
from 34.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurens, New York?

Laurens, New York has about 277 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Laurens, New York earns about $27,125 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens, New York?

About 14.5% 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 17.9% of people in Laurens, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurens, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurens, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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