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 $115,058 with a poverty rate of 8.97%. The median age in Laurence Harbor is 46.1 years: 44.3 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurence Harbor was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,985 | 65.01% |
| Two or more races | 881 | 14.37% |
| Asian | 693 | 11.31% |
| Black or African American | 473 | 7.72% |
| Other race | 98 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,644 | 2.32 | 86 | 14 |
| Married | 1,336 | 2.9 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 948 | 1.26 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Female | 323 | 2.94 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Male | 37 | 2.92 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
86.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 3.26% |
| Associates Degree | 415 | 8.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 950 | 19.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 671 | 13.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,321 | 27.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 1,136 | 23.57% |
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 | 3,006 | 2,866 | 1,112 |
| 2+ Races | 588 | 527 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 513 | 365 | 155 |
| Asian | 455 | 439 | 295 |
| Black | 351 | 350 | 51 |
| Other Race | 98 | 35 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,932 | $82,423 | $66,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,519 | $47,406 | $47,577 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,111 | $81,065 | $48,731 |
| Some College | $58,048 | $93,304 | $0 |
$59,111
Average Earnings
$81,065
Average Male
$48,731
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.98% of Laurence Harbor residents speak only English, while 21.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,455 | 202 | 5.85% |
| Black | 473 | 162 | 34.25% |
| Hispanic | 809 | 159 | 19.65% |
| Multiple | 881 | 142 | 16.12% |
| Asian | 693 | 27 | 3.9% |
| Other | 98 | 17 | 17.35% |
8.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.24%
Male Poverty Rate
6.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurence Harbor is Black, with 34.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurence Harbor is Asian, with 3.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.84% |
| Some College | 7.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.49% |
| Male Employed | 2.14% |
| Female Employed | 0.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,591 | $132,952 |
| Households | $89,500 | $115,058 |
| Married Families | $128,942 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,188 | $80,470 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
261
Number of Veterans
198
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 108 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 7.32% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 5.87% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
10%
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
62.1%
Born in Laurence Harbor
83.85%
Native Born
16.15%
Foreign Born
3.7%
Non Citizen
12.45%
Naturalized
83.85% of Laurence Harbor residents were born in the United States, with 62.1% having been born in New Jersey. 3.7% 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% |