Laurel is a town located in Franklin County Indiana. Laurel has a 2024 population of 413. Laurel is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 407 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel is $37,678 with a poverty rate of 31.63%. The median age in Laurel is 27.8 years: 27.7 years for males, and 28 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 482 | 81.97% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 3.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 255 | 2.31 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 114 | 1.04 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 76 | 3.29 | 25 | 75 |
| Married | 50 | 3.18 | 86 | 14 |
| Male | 15 | 4 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
59.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 19.28% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 4.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 2.41% |
| High School Graduate | 147 | 44.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 11.45% |
| Some College | 61 | 18.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 305 | 210 | 8 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,643 | $31,250 | $24,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,250 | $0 | $34,375 |
| Overall | $29,712 | $33,672 | $22,417 |
| Some College | $22,098 | $57,500 | $21,741 |
$29,712
Average Earnings
$33,672
Average Male
$22,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 482 | 115 | 23.86% |
| Multiple | 87 | 71 | 81.61% |
31.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.72%
Male Poverty Rate
41.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Multiple, with 81.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel is White, with 23.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 37.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.37% |
| High School | 13.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72% |
| Female Employed | 38.3% |
| Male Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,750 | $42,911 |
| Households | $23,125 | $37,678 |
| Married Families | $51,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,500 | $25,706 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.5%
Male Marriage Rate
21.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
22
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 4.62% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 23.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.46%
Born in Laurel
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 81.46% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 422 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 420 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 418 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 417 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 415 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 413 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 412 | -2 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 414 | 6 | 1.47% |
| 2021 | 408 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 407 | -135 | -24.91% |
| 2019 | 542 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 544 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 543 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 545 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 549 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 550 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 551 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 554 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 555 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 554 | 0 | 0% |