Laurel, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Laurel, Florida is 11,868 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 309th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $89,282, the median home value is $450,200, and the median age is 62.9.
11,868
Population
1307
People / sq mi
$89,282
Median Income
$450,200
Median Home Value
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Laurel covers 9.1 sq mi of land at 1307 people per square mile.
About Laurel, FL
Age is the most distinctive thing about Laurel: a median age of 62.9, older than the national median. Laurel is a city in Florida with a population of 11,868.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $89,282 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.5%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $450,200, with typical rent around $1,411.
41.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. About 21.5% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Laurel — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$89,282
Median Household Income
$58,007
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$450,200
Median Home Value
$1,411
Median Rent
87.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.6%
High School+
41.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
71.2%
Public Transit
21.5%
Work From Home
24.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
72.1%
Foreign Born
89.1%
Non-English at Home
11.7%
Veterans
18.4%
With Disability
94.8%
Health Insurance
97.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.1% |
| Information | 9.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.7% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel, Florida has a population of 11,868 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 309th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Laurel, Florida is $89,282, with 2.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Laurel, Florida is $450,200, with median monthly rent at $1,411 and a homeownership rate of 87.9%.
The median age in Laurel, Florida is 62.9 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
Laurel Cdp, FL Climate
Laurel Cdp, FL has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F) and receives about 1262 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.9°C
Avg Temp
1262
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 62° | 57 mm |
| February | 17° / 63° | 70 mm |
| March | 20° / 67° | 81 mm |
| April | 22° / 71° | 40 mm |
| May | 25° / 77° | 74 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 182 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 181 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 217 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 189 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 67 mm |
| November | 21° / 70° | 52 mm |
| December | 18° / 65° | 52 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Laurel Cdp, FL
The most comfortable months to visit Laurel Cdp, FL are typically November, April and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 11°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.