Laurel Park, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Laurel Park, North Carolina Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Laurel Park, North Carolina had a total population of 2,408, the 306th largest town in North Carolina, with a median household income of $90,000, which is 24% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in North Carolina.

Laurel Park Quick Facts

Population 2,408

Median Household Income $90,000

Median Home Value $433,100

Poverty Rate 5.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 56.9 years

Homeownership Rate 86.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.3%

High School Graduation Rate 98.7%

Diversity Index 13/100

Population 2,408 306th of 772

Median Income $90,000 top 20%

Poverty Rate 5.5% 56% lower than national

Median Home Value $433,100 top 20%

How Laurel Park Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,391	2,408	+0.7%
Median household income	$89,107	$90,000	+1.0%
Median home value	$393,400	$433,100	+10.1%

How Laurel Park Compares

Median Household Income

Laurel Park

$90,000

$72,388

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Laurel Park

$433,100

$288,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 5.8%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 35.9%

$100K+ 41.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

0.9%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

0.5%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

2.2%

$40K-$45K

6.9%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

21.3%

$100K-$125K

4.8%

$125K-$150K

14.6%

$150K-$200K

11.8%

$200K+

10.4%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

46.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.5%

Renter 13.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,418/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

11.7%

18-34

14.7%

35-54

19.0%

55-74

36.2%

75+

18.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Laurel Park Rankings in North Carolina

#306 Population of 772

#124 Median Income of 716

#41 Education of 772

#84 Home Value of 725

Explore North Carolina Rankings

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Other Cities in Henderson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hendersonville	15,408	$53,449	14.5%	$317,000
Fletcher	8,098	$75,272	7.6%	$331,100
Etowah	7,968	$72,596	14.4%	$338,100
Mills River	7,281	$105,398	2.6%	$436,100
East Flat Rock	6,323	$59,583	12.6%	$245,900
Dana	4,147	$60,450	24.7%	$249,700
Flat Rock	3,530	$95,098	7.6%	$601,700
Mountain Home	3,437	$83,083	11.9%	$400,000
Edneyville	2,716	$53,818	22.3%	$286,400
Valley Hill	2,675	$86,599	7.9%	$353,100

Cities Similar to Laurel Park

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Fearrington Village	2,356	$86,116	$472,600	77.5%	5.5%
Fairview	2,298	$92,132	$439,600	51.6%	25.1%
Mount Pleasant	2,230	$90,795	$306,500	25.1%	6.6%
Kure Beach	2,466	$104,149	$735,100	52.9%	3.9%
Swepsonville	2,517	$100,559	$311,200	33.9%	4.1%

Population Overview

Laurel Park is a small community located in North Carolina, within Henderson County. The total population is 2,408. It ranks as the 306th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laurel Park is 56.9 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.4% 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 Park is $90,000. This is 24% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $433,100. Housing costs are 50% higher than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Laurel Park has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.9% vs 60.0%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

63.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Laurel Park in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 78% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%. Notably, 28.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Laurel Park, North Carolina 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 North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. 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 Park, North Carolina?

Laurel Park, North Carolina has a population of 2,408 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Laurel Park, NC?

The median household income in Laurel Park is $90,000, which is 11% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel Park, NC?

The poverty rate in Laurel Park is 5.5%. This means approximately 127 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Park, North Carolina?

Laurel Park's population is 92.9% White, 0.5% Black, 2.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Laurel Park, NC?

The median home value in Laurel Park is $433,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

How educated is Laurel Park, North Carolina?

63.3% of adults (25+) in Laurel Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 28.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.