Laurel, FL Demographics

A map of Laurel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,312	10,909	87.8%	89.5%
Multiracial	559	334	4.8%	2.7%
Hispanic	292	441	2.5%	3.6%
Native American/Other	266	78	2.3%	0.6%
Asian	197	219	1.7%	1.8%
Black	115	205	1.0%	1.7%

Laurel, Florida has an estimated population of 11,741, a decrease from the 12,186 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.7% Asian, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laurel has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laurel, that probability was 19.6% in 2020 and 22.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laurel is ranked the 316th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Laurel was ranked the 302nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laurel's White Population

10,312 residents of Laurel, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laurel is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Laurel ranks 100th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Laurel's population has decreased from 89.5% to 87.8%.

Laurel is more White than neighboring Nokomis (79.9% White), Osprey (87.3% White), Venice (87.4% White), Palmer Ranch (84.8% White), and Vamo (87% White).

Laurel's Black Population

115 residents of Laurel, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laurel is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Laurel ranks 699th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Black residents' share of Laurel's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.0%.

Laurel is more Black than neighboring Osprey (0.9% Black). Laurel is less Black than neighboring Venice (1.2% Black), Palmer Ranch (2.9% Black), and Vamo (1.6% Black).

Laurel's Asian Population

197 residents of Laurel, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laurel is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Laurel ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Asian residents' share of Laurel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Laurel is more Asian than neighboring Vamo (0% Asian). Laurel is less Asian than neighboring Nokomis (4.1% Asian), Osprey (3.9% Asian), Venice (2.1% Asian), and Palmer Ranch (3.1% Asian).

Laurel's Hispanic Population

292 residents of Laurel, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laurel is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Laurel ranks 860th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Laurel's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.5%.

Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Nokomis (8.8% Hispanic), Osprey (4.1% Hispanic), Venice (6% Hispanic), Palmer Ranch (7% Hispanic), and Vamo (8.4% Hispanic).

Laurel's Native American/Other Population

266 residents of Laurel, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laurel is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Laurel ranks 600th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 241.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laurel's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.3%.

Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nokomis (0% Native American/Other), Osprey (0.4% Native American/Other), Venice (0.3% Native American/Other), Palmer Ranch (0.3% Native American/Other), and Vamo (0.3% Native American/Other).

Laurel's Multiracial Population

559 residents of Laurel, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laurel is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Laurel ranks 691st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Laurel's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.8%.

Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Osprey (3.4% Multiracial), Venice (3% Multiracial), Palmer Ranch (1.8% Multiracial), and Vamo (2.8% Multiracial). Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring Nokomis (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.