Demographics & People — Laurel, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,868 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,400 |
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| Median Age | 63.7 |
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| Total Households | 5,898 |
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| Family Households | 3,893 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1157 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,473 |
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| Black or African American | 195 |
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| Asian | 194 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 283 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,458 |
| German | 2,293 |
| Other groups | 1,550 |
| English | 1,312 |
| Irish | 1,311 |
| American | 1,061 |
| Italian | 959 |
| French (except Basque) | 537 |
| Polish | 511 |
| Russian | 310 |
Language
| English Only | 10,088 |
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| Spanish | 210 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,325 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,235 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,439 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 23.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Laurel, Florida.
