Laurel Lake is a CDP located in Cumberland County New Jersey. Laurel Lake has a 2024 population of 2,239. Laurel Lake is currently declining at a rate of -2.31% annually and its population has decreased by -15.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,661 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel Lake is $62,657 with a poverty rate of 16.87%. The median age in Laurel Lake is 44.1 years: 44.4 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,867 | 74.26% |
| Two or more races | 556 | 22.12% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 2.35% |
| Other race | 32 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,057 | 2.38 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 468 | 3.13 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 442 | 1.23 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Female | 111 | 3.59 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 36 | 2.92 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 3.83% |
| Associates Degree | 239 | 13.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 9.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 895 | 48.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 389 | 21.27% |
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 | 1,480 | 1,352 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 266 | 266 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 177 | 177 | 34 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 19.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,378 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,066 | $40,108 | $19,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,238 | $42,648 | $23,571 |
| Some College | $58,824 | $62,880 | $0 |
$39,238
Average Earnings
$42,648
Average Male
$23,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.86% of Laurel Lake residents speak only English, while 9.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,833 | 310 | 16.91% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 114 | 31.06% |
| Multiple | 556 | 87 | 15.65% |
| Other | 32 | 27 | 84.38% |
16.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.18%
Male Poverty Rate
20.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel Lake is Other, with 84.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel Lake is Multiple, with 15.65% 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 11.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.91% |
| High School | 15.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.8% |
| Some College | 11.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.86% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,469 | $72,410 |
| Households | $51,633 | $62,657 |
| Married Families | $59,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,548 | $37,763 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
227
Number of Veterans
209
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 146 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 75 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 12.31% |
| Other Race | 27 | 84.38% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 15.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
74.82%
Born in Laurel Lake
99.12%
Native Born
0.88%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.12% of Laurel Lake residents were born in the United States, with 74.82% having been born in New Jersey. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,239 | -53 | -2.31% |
| 2023 | 2,292 | -54 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 2,346 | -50 | -2.09% |
| 2021 | 2,396 | -265 | -9.96% |
| 2020 | 2,661 | -664 | -19.97% |
| 2019 | 3,325 | -178 | -5.08% |
| 2018 | 3,503 | 181 | 5.45% |
| 2017 | 3,322 | -69 | -2.03% |
| 2016 | 3,391 | 198 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 3,193 | 228 | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 2,965 | 313 | 11.8% |
| 2013 | 2,652 | -217 | -7.56% |
| 2012 | 2,869 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 2,871 | -118 | -3.95% |
| 2010 | 2,989 | 0 | 0% |