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Laurel, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
4,152
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,499
ZIP codes
0
Laurel and its ZIP codes
Laurel at a glance
- Laurel is about 2.9 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,644, 43% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,300 (35% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,056 a month.
Local data for Laurel, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurel, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,644
Poverty rate
34.6%
Median home value
$230,300
Median rent
$1,056/mo
Homeownership
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher
4.6%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (703), German Americans (452), Guatemalan Americans (273).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Laurel.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.81B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
How people get to work
Laurel, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled19.4%
- Public transit6.2%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurel, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurel, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Laurel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BethelTown | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BladesTown | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| SeafordCity | 6.4 mi | 5.1 |
| DelmarTown | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Galestown, MDTown | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Sharptown, MDTown | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| Delmar, MDTown | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| BridgevilleTown | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| Hebron, MDTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| GeorgetownTown | 12 mi | 5 |
| Eldorado, MDTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Brookview, MDTown | 13 mi | 0 |
| Parsonsburg, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Mardela Springs, MDTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Salisbury, MDCity | 14 mi | 13.8 |
| Federalsburg, MDTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurel, DE in?
- Laurel is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Laurel, DE?
- About 4,152 people live in Laurel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurel?
- Nearby places include Bethel (3.2 mi), Blades (4.9 mi), Seaford (6.4 mi), Delmar (7.3 mi), Galestown, MD (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023