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 $50,749 with a poverty rate of 35.72%. The median age in Laurel is 30 years: 27.4 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,656 | 40.96% |
| White | 1,297 | 32.08% |
| Two or more races | 888 | 21.96% |
| Other race | 201 | 4.97% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| 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 | 1,414 | 2.84 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Female | 623 | 3.71 | 18.9 | 81.1 |
| Non Family | 423 | 1.29 | 31 | 69 |
| Married | 292 | 3.2 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 76 | 3.05 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
36.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 496 | 21.54% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 4.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 4.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 1.95% |
| High School Graduate | 844 | 36.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 275 | 11.94% |
| Some College | 423 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 872 | 732 | 62 |
| White | 732 | 630 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 683 | 140 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 319 | 111 | 0 |
| Other Race | 189 | 28 | 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 12.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $49,013 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $39,375 | $6,975 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,482 | $36,063 | $30,197 |
| Overall | $31,329 | $36,585 | $19,901 |
| Some College | $32,500 | $0 | $27,339 |
$31,329
Average Earnings
$36,585
Average Male
$19,901
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.04% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 36.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,639 | 869 | 53.02% |
| Hispanic | 1,442 | 367 | 25.45% |
| Multiple | 888 | 352 | 39.64% |
| White | 951 | 169 | 17.77% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
35.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.96%
Male Poverty Rate
44.43%
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 White, with 17.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 53.44% |
| Some College | 18.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 34.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.02% |
| Male Employed | 2.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,613 | $55,479 |
| Households | $44,593 | $50,749 |
| Married Families | $95,850 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,580 | $38,312 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
23.2%
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
175
Number of Veterans
175
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 13.93% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 4.78% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.67% |
| Black | 9 | 0.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
85.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
12.1%
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
41.01%
Born in Laurel
76.23%
Native Born
23.77%
Foreign Born
13.65%
Non Citizen
10.12%
Naturalized
76.23% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 41.01% having been born in Delaware. 13.65% 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% |