Laurence Harbor is a CDP located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Laurence Harbor has a 2024 population of 6,398. Laurence Harbor is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually but its population has increased by 5.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,041 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurence Harbor is $113,565 with a poverty rate of 4.57%. The median age in Laurence Harbor is 46.2 years: 46.3 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurence Harbor was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,396 | 68.49% |
| Asian | 660 | 10.28% |
| Black or African American | 610 | 9.5% |
| Two or more races | 566 | 8.82% |
| Other race | 186 | 2.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,701 | 2.37 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 1,219 | 3.22 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 966 | 1.19 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 443 | 2.61 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Male | 73 | 2.52 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 266 | 5.35% |
| Associates Degree | 438 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 992 | 19.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 662 | 13.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,429 | 28.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 3.28% |
| Some College | 1,018 | 20.49% |
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 | 3,014 | 2,777 | 1,051 |
| Hispanic | 596 | 436 | 182 |
| Black | 506 | 505 | 147 |
| Asian | 434 | 425 | 267 |
| 2+ Races | 431 | 396 | 7 |
| Other Race | 146 | 74 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,609 | $80,096 | $56,760 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,023 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,376 | $45,938 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,885 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,287 | $66,034 | $47,797 |
| Some College | $51,304 | $87,578 | $0 |
$55,287
Average Earnings
$66,034
Average Male
$47,797
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.78% of Laurence Harbor residents speak only English, while 17.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,568 | 157 | 4.4% |
| Black | 610 | 106 | 17.38% |
| Asian | 660 | 19 | 2.88% |
| Other | 186 | 11 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic | 1,027 | 11 | 1.07% |
4.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.09%
Male Poverty Rate
2.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurence Harbor is Black, with 17.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurence Harbor is Hispanic, with 1.07% 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 0.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.76% |
| Some College | 5.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.44% |
| Female Employed | 0.63% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,909 | $131,437 |
| Households | $95,399 | $113,565 |
| Married Families | $124,535 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,412 | $79,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
215
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 81 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 5.22% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 9.29% |
| Other Race | 22 | 13.25% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
65.33%
Born in Laurence Harbor
84%
Native Born
16%
Foreign Born
2.62%
Non Citizen
13.38%
Naturalized
84% of Laurence Harbor residents were born in the United States, with 65.33% having been born in New Jersey. 2.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,398 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 6,408 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 6,418 | 126 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6,292 | 251 | 4.15% |
| 2020 | 6,041 | -493 | -7.55% |
| 2019 | 6,534 | -370 | -5.36% |
| 2018 | 6,904 | 234 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 6,670 | 86 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 6,584 | -648 | -8.96% |
| 2015 | 7,232 | 387 | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 6,845 | 442 | 6.9% |
| 2013 | 6,403 | -67 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 6,470 | 84 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 6,386 | -150 | -2.29% |
| 2010 | 6,536 | 0 | 0% |