Laurel, Florida Population 2022
Laurel is a city located in Sarasota County Florida. Laurel has a 2020 population of 9,518. Laurel is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 16.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,171 in 2010.
The average household income in Laurel is $81,178 with a poverty rate of 6.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,271 per month, and the median house value is $235,700. The median age in Laurel is 59.1 years, 60.3 years for males, and 57.4 years for females.
Laurel Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurelwas:
- White: 86.56%
- Black or African American: 7.58%
- Two or more races: 3.88%
- Asian: 1.62%
- Native American: 0.37%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,239 | 86.56% |
| Black or African American | 721 | 7.58% |
| Two or More Races | 369 | 3.88% |
| Asian | 154 | 1.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 | 0.37% |
Laurel Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,609 | 2.07 | 81.4 |
| Non Family | 2,215 | 1.21 | 73.3 |
| Married | 1,949 | 2.67 | 92.6 |
| Female | 282 | 3.9 | 65.2 |
| Male | 163 | 3.31 | 84 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 1.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 328 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,295 | 29.82% |
| Some College | 1,698 | 22.06% |
| Associates Degree | 830 | 10.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,555 | 20.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 904 | 11.75% |
Laurel Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,043 | 6,637 | 2,274 |
| Black | 424 | 424 | 120 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 114 | 18 |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 36 | 10 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.52%.
$38,480
Average Earnings
$38,992
Average Male
$38,201
Average Female
Laurel Language by Age
Laurel Language
93.45% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 6.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.05% of the population.
Laurel Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,066 | 413 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 154 | 108 | 70.13% |
| Black | 721 | 92 | 12.76% |
| Multiple | 369 | 15 | 4.07% |
| Other | NaN% |
6.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.74%
Male Poverty Rate
6.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Laurel
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Asian, with 70.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Multiple, with 4.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.16%.
Laurel Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Laurel Married by Age and Sex
Laurel Marriage
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 35-44.
Laurel Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,094 | 14.22% |
| Black | 16 | 3.56% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 6.29% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 19.23% |
Laurel Veterans by Education
2.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
18.11%
Born in Laurel
93.63%
Native Born
6.37%
Foreign Born
2.04%
Non Citizen
4.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.63% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 18.11% having been born in Florida. 2.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,518 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 9,518 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 9,518 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 9,518 | 41 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 9,477 | 194 | 2.09% |
| 2017 | 9,283 | 48 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 9,235 | -155 | -1.65% |
| 2015 | 9,390 | 502 | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 8,888 | 271 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 8,617 | 443 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 8,174 | -58 | -0.70% |
| 2011 | 8,232 | 61 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 8,171 | 0.00% |