Laurel Park, NC Demographics

A map of Laurel Park's Population by Race

Laurel Park, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,408, an increase from the 2,250 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 2.2% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laurel Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laurel Park has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laurel Park, that probability was 11.8% in 2020 and 13.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laurel Park is ranked the 306th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 Park was ranked the 301st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laurel Park's White Population

2,238 residents of Laurel Park, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laurel Park is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Laurel Park ranks 31st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Park's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Laurel Park's population has decreased from 93.9% to 92.9%.

Laurel Park is more White than neighboring Valley Hill (83.3% White), Balfour (80.6% White), Hendersonville (77.6% White), Mountain Home (80.6% White), and Horse Shoe (92.1% White).

Laurel Park's Black Population

13 residents of Laurel Park, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laurel Park is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Laurel Park ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Black residents' share of Laurel Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Laurel Park is less Black than neighboring Valley Hill (0.7% Black), Hendersonville (8% Black), Mountain Home (1% Black), and Horse Shoe (0.9% Black).

Laurel Park's Asian Population

52 residents of Laurel Park, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laurel Park is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Laurel Park ranks 404th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Park's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Laurel Park's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

Laurel Park is more Asian than neighboring Valley Hill (0% Asian), Balfour (0% Asian), Hendersonville (0.8% Asian), Mountain Home (1.7% Asian), and Horse Shoe (0% Asian).

Laurel Park's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Laurel Park, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laurel Park is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Laurel Park ranks 665th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Laurel Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Laurel Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Valley Hill (13.2% Hispanic), Balfour (15.5% Hispanic), Hendersonville (8.7% Hispanic), Mountain Home (15.5% Hispanic), and Horse Shoe (5% Hispanic).

Laurel Park's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Laurel Park, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laurel Park is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Laurel Park ranks 607th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laurel Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Laurel Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Horse Shoe (0% Native American/Other). Laurel Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valley Hill (2% Native American/Other), Balfour (0.4% Native American/Other), Hendersonville (1.8% Native American/Other), and Mountain Home (0.3% Native American/Other).

Laurel Park's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Laurel Park, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laurel Park is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Laurel Park ranks 689th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Laurel Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Laurel Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Valley Hill (0.9% Multiracial), Mountain Home (0.7% Multiracial), and Horse Shoe (1.9% Multiracial). Laurel Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Balfour (2.9% Multiracial), and Hendersonville (3.1% 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.