Laurel Hill, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

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.