Laurens town is located in Otsego County New York. Laurens town has a 2024 population of 2,281. Laurens town is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,303 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurens town is $84,095 with a poverty rate of 11.78%. The median age in Laurens town is 48.6 years: 42.7 years for males, and 55.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurens town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 2,040 | 93.88% |
Two or more races | 62 | 2.85% |
Black or African American | 40 | 1.84% |
Other race | 20 | 0.92% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.46% |
Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 875 | 2.48 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
Married | 468 | 3.03 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
Non Family | 312 | 1.22 | 58 | 42 |
Female | 53 | 4.57 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
Male | 42 | 3.07 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 2.92% |
Associates Degree | 149 | 9.24% |
Bachelors Degree | 235 | 14.58% |
Graduate Degree | 274 | 17% |
High School Graduate | 578 | 35.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 1.92% |
Some College | 298 | 18.49% |
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 | 1,508 | 1,452 | 478 |
2+ Races | 52 | 34 | 14 |
Black | 40 | 39 | 12 |
Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Islander | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $43,333 | $37,083 | $46,042 |
Graduate Degree | $65,347 | $0 | $44,628 |
High School Graduate | $34,531 | $45,071 | $29,286 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Overall | $43,283 | $44,559 | $42,909 |
Some College | $46,420 | $47,857 | $46,080 |
$43,283
Average Earnings
$44,559
Average Male
$42,909
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.8% of Laurens town residents speak only English, while 2.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 1,998 | 235 | 11.76% |
Multiple | 62 | 10 | 16.13% |
Islander | 9 | 6 | 66.67% |
Hispanic | 46 | 3 | 6.52% |
Black | 40 | 1 | 2.5% |
11.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.65%
Male Poverty Rate
11.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurens town is Islander, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurens town is Black, with 2.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 28.21% |
Some College | 10.29% |
High School | 7.79% |
Bachelors or Greater | 6.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Male Employed | 11.29% |
Male Unemployed | 8.97% |
Female Employed | 5.15% |
Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $72,159 | $99,257 |
Households | $56,935 | $84,095 |
Married Families | $81,563 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | $46,250 | $53,318 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
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
186
Number of Veterans
126
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Vietnam | 84 |
First Gulf War | 44 |
Second Gulf War | 34 |
Korea | 0 |
World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
65 to 74 | 104 |
35 to 54 | 34 |
55 to 64 | 27 |
75+ | 21 |
18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 147 | 8.9% |
Black | 27 | 67.5% |
2+ Races | 7 | 13.21% |
Other Race | 5 | 100% |
Hispanic | 5 | 41.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
12.2%
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
79.61%
Born in Laurens town
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
99.72% of Laurens town residents were born in the United States, with 79.61% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 2,241 | -8 | -0.36% |
2028 | 2,249 | -8 | -0.35% |
2027 | 2,257 | -8 | -0.35% |
2026 | 2,265 | -8 | -0.35% |
2025 | 2,273 | -8 | -0.35% |
2024 | 2,281 | -8 | -0.35% |
2023 | 2,289 | -8 | -0.35% |
2022 | 2,297 | -8 | -0.35% |
2021 | 2,305 | 2 | 0.09% |
2020 | 2,303 | 8 | 0.35% |
2019 | 2,295 | -15 | -0.65% |
2018 | 2,310 | -8 | -0.35% |
2017 | 2,318 | -12 | -0.52% |
2016 | 2,330 | -24 | -1.02% |
2015 | 2,354 | -23 | -0.97% |
2014 | 2,377 | -22 | -0.92% |
2013 | 2,399 | -4 | -0.17% |
2012 | 2,403 | -12 | -0.5% |
2011 | 2,415 | -12 | -0.49% |
2010 | 2,427 | 0 | 0% |