Laurel is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Laurel has a 2024 population of 911. Laurel is currently declining at a rate of -3.7% annually but its population has increased by 7.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 850 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel is $117,156 with a poverty rate of 7.24%. The median age in Laurel is 51.4 years: 44.3 years for males, and 56.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 796 | 81.22% |
| Other race | 173 | 17.65% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 457 | 2.09 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 194 | 1.37 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 120 | 2.91 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 85 | 1.98 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 58 | 2.98 | 0 | 100 |
2.38
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
87.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 0.51% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 9.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 235 | 29.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 19.01% |
| High School Graduate | 150 | 19.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 21.68% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
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 | 658 | 610 | 384 |
| Other Race | 122 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 58.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $99,736 | $99,880 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,305 | $32,305 | $0 |
| Overall | $79,278 | $0 | $98,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$79,278
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$98,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.35% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 32.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 796 | 64 | 8.04% |
| Black | 11 | 7 | 63.64% |
7.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.08%
Male Poverty Rate
8.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Black, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel is White, with 8.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,435 | $118,849 |
| Households | $116,208 | $117,156 |
| Married Families | $121,518 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $99,087 | $105,245 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
95
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 13.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
67.35%
Born in Laurel
73.16%
Native Born
26.84%
Foreign Born
18.06%
Non Citizen
8.78%
Naturalized
73.16% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 67.35% having been born in New York. 18.06% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 911 | -35 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 946 | -34 | -3.47% |
| 2022 | 980 | 109 | 12.51% |
| 2021 | 871 | 21 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 850 | -120 | -12.37% |
| 2019 | 970 | -110 | -10.19% |
| 2018 | 1,080 | 77 | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 1,003 | -80 | -7.39% |
| 2016 | 1,083 | -167 | -13.36% |
| 2015 | 1,250 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 1,242 | 12 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 1,230 | -65 | -5.02% |
| 2012 | 1,295 | 321 | 32.96% |
| 2011 | 974 | -420 | -30.13% |
| 2010 | 1,394 | 0 | 0% |