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Laureldale

Pennsylvania · 4,277 residents · 0.81 sq mi
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Laureldale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,728. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,277
+14%since 2000
from 3,759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,280 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4,641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−10%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Laureldale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,728
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,951 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,945
+41%since 2000
from $20,522 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,490)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(204)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(584)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(2,422)
Black3.5%(151)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(1,530)
Asian0.8%(35)
Other1.5%(65)
Diversity Score66.7%(2,854)
Diversity Score
67
+329%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+139%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laureldale, Pennsylvania?

Laureldale, Pennsylvania has about 4,277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laureldale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Laureldale, Pennsylvania earns about $63,728 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 $129,500, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Laureldale, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% 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 6.0% 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 551 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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