Laurel, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2021-08-09
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Laurel, Delaware Info Snack

Population
4,179
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
33.4%
Median Home
$157,000
Median Income
$37,857
Median Rent
$775

Laurel SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
7
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8

Laurel, DE Crime Report

287
Total Crimes
6,422.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
159.30%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Laurel
/ 100k People
Delaware
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 287 6,422.0 2,674.8 2,476.7
Violent Crime 62 1,387.3 422.6 366.7
Murder 0 0.0 4.9 5.0
Robbery 15 335.6 81.1 81.6
Aggravated Assault 44 984.6 304.7 250.2
Property Crime 225 5,034.7 2,252.2 2,109.9
Burglary 42 939.8 304.8 340.5
Larceny 179 4,005.4 1,782.7 1,549.5
Car Theft 4 89.5 164.7 219.9

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Rankings for Laurel in Delaware

Map Of Laurel, DE

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Population over time in Laurel

Year Population % Change
2019 4,179 -0.8%
2018 4,211 1.5%
2017 4,147 4.1%
2016 3,984 1.7%
2015 3,916 1.9%
2014 3,842 1.3%
2013 3,792 0.8%
2012 3,761 0.0%
2011 3,761 0.3%
2010 3,751 -

Race / Ethnicity in Laurel

White
31.6% (1,321)
African American
51.6% (2,155)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.2% (133)
Hispanic
13.6% (569)
Race Laurel DE USA
White 31.6% 62.3% 60.7%
African American 51.6% 21.7% 12.3%
American Indian 0.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Asian 0.0% 3.8% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Two Or More 3.2% 2.4% 2.4%
Hispanic 13.6% 9.2% 18.0%

Gender in Laurel

Female
53.6% (2,238)
Male
46.4% (1,941)
Gender Laurel DE USA
Female 53.6% 51.6% 50.8%
Male 46.4% 48.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Laurel for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
8.0% (334)
9-12th Grade
11.0% (459)
High School / GED
40.0% (1,671)
Some College
19.0% (794)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (250)
Bachelor's Degree
10.0% (417)
Master's Degree
5.0% (208)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (41)
Education Laurel DE USA
< 9th Grade 8.0% 3.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 11.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 40.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 19.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Laurel, Delaware

Less than $10,000
8.9% (37,109)
$10,000 to $14,999
16.8% (70,207)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (51,150)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.8% (28,417)
$35,000 to $49,999
27.1% (113,334)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.5% (48,142)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.4% (35,103)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.7% (28,082)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.6% (2,674)
$200,000 or more
0.9% (3,677)
Income Laurel DE USA
Less than $10,000 8.9% 5.3% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 16.8% 3.5% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 7.5% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 8.6% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 27.1% 11.9% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.5% 17.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.4% 14.4% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.7% 16.5% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.6% 7.5% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 0.9% 7.0% 7.7%

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