Laurel, DE
Living in Laurel
Bikeability40
Walkability14
Commute56
Public Transit35
Affordability95
Public Safety75
Airports100
Hospitals70
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.2kPopulation+428 (2010–19)
23 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years40%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black52%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
62%Above Poverty-22% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office20%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab3%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$5.2k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$621Median Monthly Rent+$82 (2010–19)
24%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas6%
Utility gas17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurel
United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17
Property Crime in Laurel
United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding44
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurel, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurel, DE
Epworth Christian School
5 miles, NE
Faith Baptist School
10 miles, S
Salisbury Mennonite School
11 miles, S
Salisbury Christian School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Laurel, DE
Salisbury University
16 miles, S
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
26 miles, S
Wesley College
41 miles, N
Delaware State University
43 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurel, DE
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
5 miles, N
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
13 miles, NE
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
14 miles, S
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Laurel, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
81 miles, NE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
81 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
92 miles, N