Demographics & People — Laurel Park, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,391 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
| Median Age | 56.9 |
| Total Households | 1,044 |
| Family Households | 697 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0869 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,259 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 772 |
| English | 587 |
| German | 440 |
| Irish | 306 |
| Other groups | 200 |
| Italian | 155 |
| Scottish | 144 |
| American | 132 |
| French (except Basque) | 95 |
| Scotch-Irish | 94 |
Language
| English Only | 2,316 |
| Spanish | 27 |
| Population 5+ | 2,352 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 231 |
| Population 18+ | 2,253 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Laurel Park, North Carolina.