Laurel Hill, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Laurel Hill, Florida had a total population of 355, the 882nd largest city in Florida, with a median household income of $63,036, which is 15% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Key Takeaways

Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.

Laurel Hill Quick Facts

Population 35590% MOE ±117

Median Household Income $63,03690% MOE ±$9,921

Median Home Value $117,90090% MOE ±$44,907

Poverty Rate 13.3%90% MOE ±6.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±8.9 pts

Median Age 43.8 years90% MOE ±15.2 years

Homeownership Rate 87.5%90% MOE ±12.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%90% MOE ±7.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.3%

Diversity Index 19/100

Population 355 882nd of 955

Median Income $63,036 below average

Poverty Rate 13.3% 7% higher than national

Median Home Value $117,900 bottom 10%

How Laurel Hill Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	638	355	-44.4%
Median household income	$49,777	$63,036	No clear change (+26.6%)
Median home value¹	$89,472	$117,900	No clear change (+31.8%)
Median gross rent	$1,036	$742	-28.4%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Laurel Hill Compares

Median Household Income

Laurel Hill

$63,036

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Laurel Hill

$117,900

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.2%

$25K-$50K 20.2%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 29.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.7%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

1.2%

$30K-$35K

2.4%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

8.9%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

4.8%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

14.9%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.5%

Renter 12.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $742/mo 14.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.6%

18-34

24.2%

35-54

17.8%

55-74

31.8%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Laurel Hill Rankings in Florida

#882 Population of 955

#592 Median Income of 911

#843 Education of 955

#841 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in Okaloosa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crestview	28,773	$65,480	11.2%	$277,900
Wright	27,927	$70,195	16.7%	$306,100
Fort Walton Beach	21,025	$68,538	13.3%	$321,800
Niceville	16,544	$102,409	10.3%	$423,500
Destin	14,077	$89,011	7.4%	$490,300
Lake Lorraine	6,903	$104,105	6.6%	$434,500
Ocean City	5,941	$59,039	9.2%	$303,900
Valparaiso	4,885	$90,110	3.4%	$394,700
Mary Esther	4,061	$76,890	6.3%	$298,900
Hurlburt Field	2,951	$61,731	1.3%	N/A

Cities Similar to Laurel Hill

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Ferndale	359	N/A	$320,800	37.3%	0.0%
Wacissa	355	$64,534	N/A	7.2%	0.0%
Day	347	N/A	$246,400	41.8%	0.0%
McIntosh	333	$62,300	$275,000	40.6%	7.2%
Gardner	381	N/A	$86,400	15.4%	42.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 355, Laurel Hill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Laurel Hill is a small community located in Florida, within Okaloosa County. The total population is 355. It ranks as the 882nd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laurel Hill is 43.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Laurel Hill is $63,036. This is 15% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Laurel Hill, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $117,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Laurel Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Laurel Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.9% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Laurel Hill, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Laurel Hill, Florida?

Laurel Hill, Florida has a population of 355 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Laurel Hill, FL?

The median household income in Laurel Hill is $63,036, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Hill, FL?

The poverty rate in Laurel Hill is 13.3%. This means approximately 47 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Hill, Florida?

Laurel Hill's population is 89.9% White, 4.2% Black, 1.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Laurel Hill, FL?

The median home value in Laurel Hill is $117,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Laurel Hill, Florida?

10.6% of adults (25+) in Laurel Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.