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Laurel Park, VA

Census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia.

Population

553

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

425

ZIP codes

0

Laurel Park and its ZIP codes

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Laurel Park at a glance

  • Laurel Park is 93% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $41,700 a year, 55% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,800 (62% below Virginia).

Local data for Laurel Park, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Laurel Park, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$41,700

Poverty rate

5.1%

Median home value

$145,800

Homeownership

84.5%

Bachelor's or higher

20.5%

Median age

49.3

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (146).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Laurel Park.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,799

15,384 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$381M

FY 2026, $7,476 per person

Henry County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Laurel Park, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home33.8%

Environment and hazard risk

Laurel Park, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

746

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

44

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 24°F

47.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Laurel Park, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.0%

U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts

Diabetes

19.5%

U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Laurel Park

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ChatmossCensus-designated place1.5 mi5.4
MartinsvilleCity4.8 mi11
Villa HeightsCensus-designated place6.4 mi1
CollinsvilleCensus-designated place7.4 mi7.9
RidgewayTown8.5 mi1
Sandy LevelCensus-designated place8.6 mi6.7
FieldaleCensus-designated place8.9 mi1.6
Horse PastureCensus-designated place9.4 mi9.6
StanleytownCensus-designated place10 mi2.8
Oak LevelCensus-designated place11 mi6.1
BassettCensus-designated place12 mi3.5
Eden, NCCity13 mi14.2
Stoneville, NCTown17 mi1.4
Henry ForkCensus-designated place20 mi2.7
Wentworth, NCTown20 mi14.2
Mount HermonCensus-designated place21 mi5.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laurel Park, VA in?
Laurel Park is in Henry County, Virginia.
What is the population of Laurel Park, VA?
About 553 people live in Laurel Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Laurel Park?
Nearby places include Chatmoss (1.5 mi), Martinsville (4.8 mi), Villa Heights (6.4 mi), Collinsville (7.4 mi), Ridgeway (8.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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