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Laurel Mountain

Pennsylvania · 142 residents (2025 est.) · 0.129 sq mi
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Laurel Mountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,500. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $260,700. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111
−40%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
860 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 1,434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+34%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:142 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
911371832282741990201020202024Laurel Mountain
2024111
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,086
+109%since 2000
from $21,564 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−9%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
40.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+83%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(8)
Diversity Score16.7%(19)
Diversity Score
17
+319%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2017
from 90.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania?

Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania has about 111 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania earns about $68,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $260,700.

How educated are people in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania?

About 1.8% of people in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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