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Laurens

New York · 263 residents · 0.128 sq mi
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Laurens has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
263
−5%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,055 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
−10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431792162532891990201020202024Laurens
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,815
+40%since 2000
from $15,527 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−19%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(24)
Diversity Score
9
+162%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Female
58.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurens, New York?

Laurens, New York has about 263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurens, New York earns about $47,500 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 $97,900, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Laurens, New York?

About 12.0% 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 20.5% 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 21 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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