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Laurel Hill

Virginia · 8,307 residents · 4.434 sq mi
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Laurel Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $516,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% 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
8,307
+4%since 2019
from 8,020 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,873 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 1,809 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+2%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K201020202024Laurel Hill
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,614 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,038
−8%since 2019
from $49,004 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$516,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $496,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,370
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,294 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
31.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+8%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(3,454)
Black16.8%(1,351)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(493)
Asian30.4%(2,436)
Other3.6%(286)
Diversity Score86.1%(6,906)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(2,644)
Black22.5%(1,870)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(845)
Asian26.9%(2,234)
Other6.1%(504)
Diversity Score93.6%(7,779)
Diversity Score
94
+9%since 2019
from 86 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
−3%since 2019
from 36.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 69.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Female
53.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Foreign born
32.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Hill, Virginia?

Laurel Hill, Virginia has about 8,307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel Hill, Virginia?

The typical household in Laurel Hill, Virginia earns about $113,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Hill, Virginia expensive?

In Laurel Hill, Virginia, the median home is worth about $516,900, and the typical rent is about $2,370 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Hill, Virginia?

About 57.4% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Hill, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Hill, Virginia?

About 4.5% of people in Laurel Hill, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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