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Laurel Park

Virginia · 675 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 $36,011. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $28,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
675
−14%since 2000
from 781 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
518 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+25%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4406248089911K2000201020202024Laurel Park
2024553
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,011
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,658
+24%since 2000
from $17,413 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,600
−70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−56%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(222)
Black61.3%(414)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(23)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(423)
Diversity Score
63
+6%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
Female
60.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Park, Virginia?

Laurel Park, Virginia has about 675 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Park, Virginia earns about $36,011 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 $28,600, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Park, Virginia?

About 23.6% 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 9.0% of people in Laurel Park, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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