Laurel, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
4,179
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
33.4%
Median Home
$157,000
Median Income
$37,857
Median Rent
$775
Laurel SnackAbility
6
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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
Total Crimes
6,422.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
159.30%
Above National Average
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 |
Laurel, DE Photos
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
