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Laurel Park

Virginia · 657 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 $33,368. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. Median home value is $108,000. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 56% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
657
−16%since 2000
from 781 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
505 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+38%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4406248089911K2000201020202024Laurel Park
2024553
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,368
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,769
+25%since 2000
from $17,413 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+79%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(170)
Black64.4%(423)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(36)
Asian1.4%(9)
Other7.6%(50)
Diversity Score69.1%(454)
Diversity Score
69
+17%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.2%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel Park, Virginia?

Laurel Park, Virginia has about 657 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel Park, Virginia earns about $33,368 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 $108,000, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel Park, Virginia?

About 23.2% 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 0.0% 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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