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Laurel Run

Pennsylvania · 500 residents · 5.101 sq mi
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Laurel Run has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,346. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 223 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,100. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
500
−31%since 2000
from 723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+21%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4225045866687501990201020202024Laurel Run
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,346
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,592
+32%since 2000
from $17,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−49.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(491)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score5%(25)
Diversity Score
5
+258%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania?

Laurel Run, Pennsylvania has about 500 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania earns about $41,346 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 $56,100, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% 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 11.7% 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 220 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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