Laurel is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Laurel has a 2024 population of 4,402. Laurel is currently growing at a rate of 2.97% annually and its population has increased by 13.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,894 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel is $46,803 with a poverty rate of 39.58%. The median age in Laurel is 27.1 years: 20.8 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,047 | 51.77% |
| White | 1,169 | 29.56% |
| Two or more races | 634 | 16.03% |
| Other race | 103 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,315 | 2.99 | 35 | 65 |
| Female | 586 | 3.63 | 17.4 | 82.6 |
| Non Family | 371 | 1.35 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Married | 226 | 3.01 | 65 | 35 |
| Male | 132 | 4.74 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
35.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 430 | 20.89% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 145 | 7.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 1.12% |
| High School Graduate | 805 | 39.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 8.26% |
| Some College | 379 | 18.42% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 883 | 750 | 76 |
| White | 720 | 603 | 92 |
| Hispanic | 432 | 82 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 224 | 83 | 0 |
| Other Race | 103 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,577 | $0 | $45,903 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $55,244 | $6,777 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,007 | $33,588 | $30,537 |
| Overall | $31,280 | $37,784 | $18,256 |
| Some College | $32,188 | $53,529 | $24,250 |
$31,280
Average Earnings
$37,784
Average Male
$18,256
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.83% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 26.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,024 | 915 | 45.21% |
| White | 925 | 313 | 33.84% |
| Hispanic | 1,007 | 299 | 29.69% |
| Multiple | 634 | 294 | 46.37% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
39.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.9%
Male Poverty Rate
45.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Hispanic, with 29.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 57.27% |
| Some College | 27.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 42.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.2% |
| Male Employed | 2.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,610 | $46,520 |
| Households | $42,710 | $46,803 |
| Married Families | $90,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $45,928 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
19.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
179
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 16.94% |
| Black | 22 | 2.31% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
13.9%
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
49.92%
Born in Laurel
84.09%
Native Born
15.91%
Foreign Born
8.62%
Non Citizen
7.28%
Naturalized
84.09% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 49.92% having been born in Delaware. 8.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,037 | 127 | 2.59% |
| 2028 | 4,910 | 127 | 2.66% |
| 2027 | 4,783 | 127 | 2.73% |
| 2026 | 4,656 | 127 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | 4,529 | 127 | 2.89% |
| 2024 | 4,402 | 127 | 2.97% |
| 2023 | 4,275 | 108 | 2.59% |
| 2022 | 4,167 | 134 | 3.32% |
| 2021 | 4,033 | 139 | 3.57% |
| 2020 | 3,894 | -503 | -11.44% |
| 2019 | 4,397 | 91 | 2.11% |
| 2018 | 4,306 | 96 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 4,210 | 87 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 4,123 | 81 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4,042 | 75 | 1.89% |
| 2014 | 3,967 | 71 | 1.82% |
| 2013 | 3,896 | 56 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 3,840 | 46 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 3,794 | 42 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 3,752 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,668 | 442 | 13.7% |
| 1990 | 3,226 | 174 | 5.7% |
| 1980 | 3,052 | 343 | 12.66% |
| 1960 | 2,709 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 1950 | 2,700 | -184 | -6.38% |
| 1940 | 2,884 | -2,153 | -42.74% |