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Laura

Ohio · 398 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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Laura has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,321. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
398
−18%since 2000
from 487 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,485 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+23%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3504375256137001990201020202024Laura
2024436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,321
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,367
+42%since 2000
from $17,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(389)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
Diversity Score
2
−72%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+92%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laura, Ohio?

Laura, Ohio has about 398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laura, Ohio?

The typical household in Laura, Ohio earns about $57,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laura, Ohio expensive?

In Laura, Ohio, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Laura, Ohio?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Laura, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laura, Ohio?

About 12.9% of people in Laura, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laura, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Laura, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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