Laurel, FL is a small town located in the southern part of the state with a population of 11,263 and a population density of 1,982 people per square mile. This city is known for its year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and boating in nearby lakes. Other popular venues include the local golf course and sports complex where sports lovers can attend local sporting events such as baseball games or soccer tournaments. Additionally, Laurel has numerous businesses that cater to the needs of locals including restaurants such as The Burrito Shack and Pepe's Pizza, convenience stores like Big Cee's Grocery Store and gas stations such as Wilburn Fuel Stop. There are also many organizations within Laurel that promote community engagement and offer programs ranging from after-school activities for children to holiday celebrations for all ages.
The population in Laurel is 11,263. There are 2,196 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Laurel is 61.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Laurel is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Laurel
- 58.1% are married
- 14.1% are divorced
- 18.4% are married with children
- 6.3% have children, but are single
Race in Laurel
- 89.3% are White
- 4.4% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander