Laurel Town, DE Demographics
What is the population of Laurel?
There are 3,954 residents in Laurel, with a median age of 27.1. Of this, 44.82% are males and 55.18% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.69% of the resident pool in Laurel, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.69%. Additionally, 8.62% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 3,114 people in Laurel currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,954 | 1.8% |
| Male Population | 1,772 | -1.8% |
| Female Population | 2,182 | 4.8% |
Male Population 44.82%
Female Population 55.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 27.1 | 35.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 3,309 | 2.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 304 | 97.4% |
| Not Citizen | 341 | -33.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.69%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.69%
Not Citizen 8.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 101 | 55.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 225 | -60.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 1 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 511 | 18.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 3,114 | 12.8% |
Moved from Abroad 2.56%
Moved from Same County 5.69%
Moved from Same State 0.03%
Moved from Different State 12.93%
Same House as Last Year 78.8%
What are the employment statistics in Laurel?
White-collar workers make up 61.62% of the working population in Laurel, while blue-collar employees account for 38.38%. There are also 137 entrepreneurs in Laurel (10.91% of the workforce); 845 workers employed in private companies (67.28%); and 99 people working in governmental institutions (7.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 774 | 27.7% |
| Blue Collar | 482 | -18.3% |
White Collar 61.62%
Blue Collar 38.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 137 | 158.5% |
| Private Companies | 845 | -6.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 99 | -22.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 175 | 52.2% |
Self Employees 10.91%
Private Companies 67.28%
Governmental Workers 7.88%
Not for Profit Companies 13.93%
How many households are there in Laurel?
There are a total of 1,315 households in Laurel, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.79% of these Laurel households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.21%. Additionally, 56.73% of households have children and 43.27% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,315 | 20.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 944 | 15.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 371 | 34.9% |
Family Households 71.79%
Non-Family Households 28.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 746 | 19.7% |
| Households without Children | 569 | 21.8% |
Households with Children 56.73%
Households without Children 43.27%
What are the median and average incomes in Laurel?
The average annual household income in Laurel is $46,803, while the median household income sits at $42,710 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $17,270, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $54,226.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $46,803 | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income | $42,710 | 23.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,374 | 4.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Laurel?
There are 1,471 housing units in Laurel, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1970. Of the 1,315 occupied housing units in Laurel, 34.98% are owner-occupied, while 65.02% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $181,400. In general, housing costs reach $891 per month in Laurel.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,471 | 6.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1970 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 418 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 122 | -12.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 89 | -23.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 109 | 240.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 342 | 53.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32 | -83.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 83 | 56.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 276 | 21.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,315 | 20.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 460 | 16.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $855 | 23.0% |
Owner Occupied 34.98%
Renter Occupied 65.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 297 | 8.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 163 | 33.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $181,400 | 14.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $133,200 | 10.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $891 | 8.7% |
With Mortgage 64.57%
Without Mortgage 35.43%
What is the level of education in Laurel?
Approximately 62.54% of the population in Laurel holds a high school degree (that's 1,419 residents), while 17.89% have attained a college certificate (485 locals) and 6.39% have a bachelor's degree (145 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 170 | 1.8% |
| Some High School | 1,419 | 23.0% |
| Some College | 485 | 18.6% |
| Associate Degree | 106 | 16.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 145 | -14.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | -34.3% |
No High School 7.49%
Some High School 62.54%
Some College 17.89%
Associate Degree 4.67%
Bachelor's Degree 6.39%
Graduate Degree 1.01%
What is the marital status of Laurel residents?
A total of 926 people in Laurel have never been married (which represents 38% of the total population), while 910 of them are wedded (37.34%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 234 (9.6%) and 491 (20.15%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 926 | 13.6% |
| Married | 910 | -6.4% |
| Separated | 234 | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 110 | 69.2% |
| Divorced | 491 | 491.0% |
Never Married 38%
Married 37.34%
Separated 9.6%
Widowed 4.51%
Divorced 20.15%
What are the most common means of transportation in Laurel?
The top three means of transportation people in Laurel use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and taxi cab. A total of 1,007 residents commute by car, 67 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 66 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,007 | 5.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 67 | 52.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 14 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 66 | 57.1% |
| Walk | 28 | -36.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Laurel by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.