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Laurel Run

Pennsylvania · 572 residents (2025 est.) · 5.101 sq mi
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Laurel Run has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,542. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 254 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $58,000. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
−35%since 2000
from 723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+42%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:572 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4225045866687501990201020202024Laurel Run
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,542
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,781 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,414
+125%since 2000
from $17,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
+28%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+48.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−10%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(717)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(16)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other13.2%(62)
Diversity Score37.1%(174)
Diversity Score
37
+2587%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
7.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania?

Laurel Run, Pennsylvania has about 469 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania earns about $58,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Run, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Laurel Run, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $58,000.

How educated are people in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania?

About 32.8% of people in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel Run, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel Run, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 251 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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