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Laurel (FL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Laurel, Florida

StateFlorida
Land Area (mi²)5.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,533.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate3.19% (402)
Growth Since 20206.89% (837)
Rank in State278th
Rank in Country3338th

The population of Laurel, FL in 2022 is estimated to be 12,990. This is an increase of 3.19% (402 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Laurel by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Laurel by Age

Laurel Population Pyramid 2022
Laurel Median Age
61
Total
59.5
Male
63.1
Female
Laurel Sex Ratio
49.38%
6,001
Male
50.62%
6,152
Female
Laurel Age Dependency Ratio
92.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
29.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Laurel Adults
10,555
Adults
(5,078 of whom are seniors) in Laurel.

Population of Laurel by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Laurel

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 4.34%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.73%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 3.97%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Laurel

While the overall poverty rate of Laurel is 4.34%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (3.97%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (4.73%).

Poverty Rate of Laurel by Employment Status and Sex

2.46%
Female Employed
27.45%
Female Unemployed
0.67%
Male Employed
41.76%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Laurel by Education

25.2%
Less Than 9th Grade
5.79%
High School
2.21%
Some College
2.3%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Laurel

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Laurel

The most common language spoken in Laurel is English, with 89.38% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 8.47% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Laurel by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Laurel, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Laurel by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree150215.08%
Bachelors Degree218621.95%
Associates Degree107110.76%
Some College182118.29%
High School Graduate300430.17%
9th to 12th Grade2742.75%
Less Than 9th Grade990.99%

Earnings Statistics of Laurel by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$40,795

Average Earnings

$52,956

Average Male

$36,450

Average Female

Employment of Laurel by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Laurel by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
42%
Labor Force Participation
39.2%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Laurel by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Laurel

Marriage Rates

  • 56%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 58.7%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 53.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Laurel Marriage

In Laurel, 58.7% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Laurel

Laurel Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Laurel Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
86.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Laurel by Type

2.67
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets