Laurel Authority

Laurel is a lower-income small town of 4,152 with home prices 1.5× below the Delaware median.

Laurel, Delaware

In Sussex County, Delaware, Laurel anchors a community of 4,152. The median household income stands at $48,644.

Definition and scope

Located in Sussex County, Delaware, Laurel operates within Delaware's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Laurel has approximately 4,152 residents. The median age is 33.0 years. Roughly 40% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $230,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 31.2%
• Black or African American: 34.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 32.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Laurel is $48,644. Poverty rate stands at 34.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 9.3%. Educational attainment: 4.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Laurel:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

Laurel Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Wicomico County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Aberdeen, Maryland.

Geography and climate

Laurel sits at an elevation of 23 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.