Laurelton, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 258, Laurelton'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

Laurelton is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Union County. The total population is 258. It ranks as the 1643rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laurelton is 31.0 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 43.8% of the population under 18, Laurelton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Laurelton is $67,188. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.4%. This is 109% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Laurelton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $151,700. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Laurelton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Laurelton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents.

Education

10.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Laurelton, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.