Laurel, NE is a charming small town located in the northeastern region of Nebraska. With a population of 981 people, the town has a population density of 773 people per square mile. This is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Laurel offers many local businesses such as Wood River Machine Co., Johnston's Grain & Feed Service, Beeler Electric, and The Peanut Gallery Café. These local businesses offer residents the opportunity to purchase items as well as enjoy delicious homemade cuisine. Year round outdoor activities include fishing at Brady Pond or visiting nearby Lake Minatare State Recreation Area for hiking, camping, boating and swimming opportunities or simply having a picnic in one of its many campsites. Other organizations in Laurel are the Eagle Point Community Church and Boy Scout Troop 397 which meet regularly to provide fellowship and service opportunities to the community. Lastly, with two school districts nearby there are numerous sporting events available throughout the school year including football games at Hartington Cedar Catholic High School and basketball tournaments at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Public Schools.
The population in Laurel is 981. There are 831 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Laurel is 35.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Laurel is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Laurel
- 55.6% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 33.3% are married with children
- 14.6% have children, but are single
Race in Laurel
- 97.3% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander