Laurys Station, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 744, Laurys Station'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

Laurys Station is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. The total population is 744. It ranks as the 1147th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laurys Station is 57.5 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 7.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Laurys Station is $167,961. This is 115% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 108% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.1%. This is 74% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Laurys Station, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $431,100. Housing costs are 69% higher than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Laurys Station is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Laurys Station has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Laurys Station, 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.