Laurel is a city located in Cedar County Nebraska. Laurel has a 2024 population of 940. Laurel is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -3.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 972 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel is $72,080 with a poverty rate of 10.84%. The median age in Laurel is 39.4 years: 42.3 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 895 | 93.62% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.99% |
| Other race | 10 | 1.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 422 | 2.21 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 212 | 2.83 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 157 | 1.3 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Female | 37 | 2.32 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
| Male | 16 | 2.56 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 4.49% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 9.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 141 | 21.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 11.76% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 26.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 2.63% |
| Some College | 151 | 23.37% |
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 | 611 | 571 | 213 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 4 |
| Other Race | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 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 34.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,028 | $50,536 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,611 | $77,292 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $29,688 | $48,125 | $20,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,417 | $26,042 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,632 | $53,036 | $29,500 |
| Some College | $41,319 | $56,136 | $29,659 |
$39,632
Average Earnings
$53,036
Average Male
$29,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.09% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 2.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 858 | 73 | 8.51% |
| Multiple | 32 | 19 | 59.38% |
| Asian | 19 | 9 | 47.37% |
10.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.84%
Male Poverty Rate
10.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Multiple, with 59.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel is White, with 8.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.2% |
| Some College | 7.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.68% |
| Male Employed | 11.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,018 | $91,773 |
| Households | $56,471 | $72,080 |
| Married Families | $86,111 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,356 | $37,818 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 7.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
69.56%
Born in Laurel
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
98.64% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 69.56% having been born in Nebraska. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 900 | -8 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 908 | -8 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 916 | -8 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 924 | -8 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 932 | -8 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 940 | -8 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 948 | -18 | -1.86% |
| 2022 | 966 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2021 | 962 | -10 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 972 | 56 | 6.11% |
| 2019 | 916 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 920 | -6 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 926 | -12 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 938 | 12 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 926 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 929 | -16 | -1.69% |
| 2013 | 945 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 944 | -6 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 950 | -8 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 958 | 0 | 0% |