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Laurel

Virginia · 17,769 residents · 5.388 sq mi
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Laurel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,307. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,769
+19%since 2000
from 14,875 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,298 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,307
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,128 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,240
+34%since 2000
from $21,893 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,190
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+52%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(9,435)
Black24%(3,567)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(618)
Asian6.1%(910)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(9,527)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(8,019)
Black26.6%(4,730)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(2,291)
Asian9.4%(1,676)
Other3.7%(662)
Diversity Score85.6%(15,212)
Diversity Score
86
+34%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Virginia?

Laurel, Virginia has about 17,769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Virginia?

The typical household in Laurel, Virginia earns about $57,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel, Virginia expensive?

In Laurel, Virginia, the median home is worth about $209,700, and the typical rent is about $1,190 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Virginia?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, Virginia?

About 9.7% of people in Laurel, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,758 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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