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Laurel Park

Virginia · 553 residents · 1.302 sq mi
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Laurel Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,700. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 228 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,800. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
553
−29%since 2000
from 781 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
425 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+37%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4406248089911K2000201020202024Laurel Park
2024553
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,700
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,361 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,112
+21%since 2000
from $17,413 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.219
−16%since 2010
from 0.261 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+94%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(254)
Black64%(500)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score59%(461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(28)
Black68.5%(379)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(146)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.3%(317)
Diversity Score
57
−3%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.8%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−75.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 86.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Park, Virginia?

Laurel Park, Virginia has about 553 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Park, Virginia earns about $41,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel Park, Virginia expensive?

In Laurel Park, Virginia, the median home is worth about $145,800.

How educated are people in Laurel Park, Virginia?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel Park, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Park, Virginia?

About 5.1% of people in Laurel Park, 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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