Laurel is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Laurel has a 2024 population of 911. Laurel is currently declining at a rate of -3.7% annually but its population has increased by 7.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 850 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel is $134,192 with a poverty rate of 17.61%. The median age in Laurel is 51.5 years: 38.4 years for males, and 57.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,194 | 89.1% |
| Other race | 135 | 10.07% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 518 | 2.55 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 223 | 3.66 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 198 | 1.37 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 49 | 2.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 48 | 2.81 | 0 | 100 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 0.37% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 14.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 388 | 36.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 208 | 19.48% |
| High School Graduate | 155 | 14.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 9.18% |
| Some College | 59 | 5.52% |
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 | 966 | 966 | 596 |
| Other Race | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 61.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,344 | $120,900 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,850 | $34,850 | $0 |
| Overall | $82,817 | $0 | $84,147 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$82,817
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$84,147
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.25% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 35.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,194 | 229 | 19.18% |
| Black | 11 | 7 | 63.64% |
17.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.77%
Male Poverty Rate
16.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Black, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel is White, with 19.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.39% |
| Some College | 19.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 16.3% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,750 | $148,962 |
| Households | $126,776 | $134,192 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $101,188 | $102,201 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
73
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 6.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
65.6%
Born in Laurel
70.75%
Native Born
29.25%
Foreign Born
13.51%
Non Citizen
15.75%
Naturalized
70.75% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 65.6% having been born in New York. 13.51% 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 | 911 | -35 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 946 | -34 | -3.47% |
| 2022 | 980 | 109 | 12.51% |
| 2021 | 871 | 21 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 850 | -120 | -12.37% |
| 2019 | 970 | -110 | -10.19% |
| 2018 | 1,080 | 77 | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 1,003 | -80 | -7.39% |
| 2016 | 1,083 | -167 | -13.36% |
| 2015 | 1,250 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 1,242 | 12 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 1,230 | -65 | -5.02% |
| 2012 | 1,295 | 321 | 32.96% |
| 2011 | 974 | -420 | -30.13% |
| 2010 | 1,394 | 0 | 0% |