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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laureldale

Pennsylvania · 3,759 residents · 0.81 sq mi
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Laureldale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,951. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,900. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,759
+1%since 1990
from 3,726 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,641 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 4,600 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+3%since 1990
from 41.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Laureldale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,951
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,522
+37%since 1990
from $14,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$557
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $602
84.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
16.0% rent
2.0
−14%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(3,706)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score1.8%(67)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,490)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(204)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score15.5%(584)
16
+764%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−22%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laureldale, Pennsylvania?

Laureldale, Pennsylvania has about 3,759 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laureldale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Laureldale, Pennsylvania earns about $42,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laureldale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Laureldale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Laureldale, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Laureldale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laureldale, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of people in Laureldale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laureldale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Laureldale, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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