Laurel Heights, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 474, Laurel Heights'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 Heights is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cumberland County. The total population is 474. It ranks as the 619th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laurel Heights is 37.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. 18.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Laurel Heights is $82,643. This is 20% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 16.6%. This is 163% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $224,400. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Laurel Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Laurel Heights is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Asian residents account for 12.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.1% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Laurel Heights, New Jersey 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 New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.