Laurel, IN Demographics

A map of Laurel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	421	390	94.8%	96.1%
Multiracial	23	10	5.2%	2.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.7%

Laurel, Indiana has an estimated population of 444, an increase from the 406 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.8% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 Indiana 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 7.6% in 2020 and 9.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laurel is ranked the 530th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 503rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laurel's White Population

421 residents of Laurel, or 94.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laurel is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Laurel ranks 56th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Laurel's population has decreased from 96.1% to 94.8%.

Laurel is more White than neighboring Lake Santee (87.6% White), and Connersville (92.3% White). Laurel is less White than neighboring Metamora (98.8% White), Oldenburg (98.4% White), and Glenwood (99.8% White).

Laurel's Black Population

0 residents of Laurel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laurel is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Laurel ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Laurel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laurel is less Black than neighboring Connersville (1.1% Black).

Laurel's Asian Population

0 residents of Laurel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laurel is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Laurel ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Laurel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laurel's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Laurel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laurel is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Laurel ranks 639th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Laurel's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Santee (3.4% Hispanic), and Connersville (2.2% Hispanic).

Laurel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Laurel, or 0.0% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Laurel ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laurel's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Laurel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Connersville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Laurel's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Laurel, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laurel is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Laurel ranks 528th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 130.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Laurel's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.2%.

Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Metamora (1.2% Multiracial), Connersville (4.3% Multiracial), Oldenburg (1.6% Multiracial), and Glenwood (0.2% Multiracial). Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Santee (9% 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.