Poverty Rate in Laurel, Delaware
In Laurel, Delaware, an estimated 1,555 of 3,929 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Laurel, Delaware?
The poverty rate in Laurel, Delaware is 39.6%.
- How many people in Laurel, Delaware live in poverty?
In Laurel, Delaware, an estimated 1,555 of 3,929 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Laurel, Delaware compare to the average for Delaware?
The poverty rate in Laurel, Delaware is 321.28% higher than the Delaware average. In Laurel, Delaware, an estimated 39.6% of 3,929 people live in poverty. In Delaware, 9.4% of 995,107 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Laurel, Delaware compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Laurel, Delaware is 214.29% higher than the US average. In Laurel, Delaware, an estimated 39.6% of 3,929 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
50.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
50.8% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
68% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
68% of 400 people
5 to 17 years
45.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
45.3% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
50.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
50.8% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
33.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
33.5% of 2 thousand people
18 to 34 years
45.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
45.2% of 889 people
35 to 64 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
22.8% of 976 people
60 years and over
21.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Laurel, Delaware
2022
21.6% of 555 people
65 years and over
21.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Laurel, Delaware
2022
21.5% of 404 people
White
29.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Laurel, Delaware
2022
29.6% of 1 thousand people
Black or African American
45.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Laurel, Delaware
2022
45.2% of 2 thousand people
Asian
100% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Laurel, Delaware
2022
100% of 1 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Laurel, Delaware
2022
0% of 103 people
Two or more races
46.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Laurel, Delaware
2022
46.4% of 634 people
Hispanic
29.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Laurel, Delaware
2022
29.7% of 1 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
33.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Laurel, Delaware
2022
33.8% of 925 people
Population 25 years and over
32.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Laurel, Delaware
2022
32.9% of 2 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
13.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Laurel, Delaware
2022
13.8% of 600 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
57.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Laurel, Delaware
2022
57.3% of 805 people
Some college, associate's degree
27.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Laurel, Delaware
2022
27.4% of 485 people
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Laurel, Delaware
2022
0.6% of 168 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
25.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
25.5% of 1 thousand people
Employed
22.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Laurel, Delaware
2022
22.8% of 1 thousand people
Male
2.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Laurel, Delaware
2022
2.5% of 611 people
Female
42% Poverty Rate for employed women in Laurel, Delaware
2022
42% of 645 people
Unemployed
42.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Laurel, Delaware
2022
42.6% of 202 people
Male
100% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Laurel, Delaware
2022
100% of 23 people
Female
35.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Laurel, Delaware
2022
35.2% of 179 people
Population 16 years and over
30.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Laurel, Delaware
2022
30.5% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Laurel, Delaware
2022
5% of 745 people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
50.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Laurel, Delaware
2022
50.4% of 853 people
Did not work
33.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Laurel, Delaware
2022
33.3% of 736 people
SINGLE PEOPLE
32.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Laurel, Delaware
2022
32.5% of 530 people
Male
17.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Laurel, Delaware
2022
17.9% of 246 people
Female
45.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Laurel, Delaware
2022
45.1% of 284 people
18 to 24 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
0% of 1 people
25 to 34 years
50.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
50.7% of 140 people
35 to 44 years
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
33.3% of 69 people
45 to 54 years
1.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
1.3% of 76 people
55 to 64 years
32.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
32.9% of 73 people
65 to 74 years
53% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Laurel, Delaware
2022
53% of 100 people
75 years and over
0% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Laurel, Delaware
2022
0% of 71 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Laurel, Delaware
2022
0% of 212 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
69.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Laurel, Delaware
2022
69.6% of 102 people
Did not work
46.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Laurel, Delaware
2022
46.8% of 216 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
39.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Laurel, Delaware
2022
39.6%
Poverty Rate by City around Sussex County
- Bethany Beach, Delaware 2.6% of 1,064 people.
- Bethel, Delaware 1.6% of 376 people.
- Blades, Delaware 12.9% of 960 people.
- Bridgeville, Delaware 14.4% of 2,549 people.
- Dagsboro, Delaware 8.9% of 1,330 people.