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Laurel Run

Pennsylvania · 558 residents · 5.101 sq mi
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Laurel Run has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 165 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,000. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
558
−23%since 2000
from 723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.6
+38%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4225045866687501990201020202024Laurel Run
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,250
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,431
+49%since 2000
from $17,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(519)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(38)
Diversity Score18.3%(102)
Diversity Score
18
+1226%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.7%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania?

Laurel Run, Pennsylvania has about 558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania earns about $59,250 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 $98,000, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% 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 23.5% 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 162 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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