Laurel

Town in Sussex County, Delaware

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Laurel is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 3,865 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bethel, 2.6 miles W.

About Laurel

Laurel is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. The population was 3,865 at the time of the 2020 census. Laurel is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. It once hosted the Laurel Blue Hens of the Eastern Shore Baseball League.

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Median household income
$48,644
Median home value
$230,300
Median rent
$1,056/mo
Median age
33
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Laurel, DE population

Laurel had 3,865 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,865
Density1,389 per sq mi (536 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Laurel at a glance

StateDelaware (DE)
CountySussex County
TypeTown
Population3,865 (2020)
Land area2.78 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates38.5738° N, 75.5712° W
ZIP code19931
Official websitetownoflaurel.net
Census code (GEOID)1041310

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Frequently asked questions about Laurel

What county is Laurel in?

Laurel is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the population of Laurel, DE?

3,865 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Laurel, DE?

The ZIP code of Laurel is 19931.

What is the elevation of Laurel?

26 feet (8 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Laurel?

Bethel (2.6 mi), Blades (4.6 mi), Seaford (6.3 mi), Delmar (7.2 mi), Galestown (7.8 mi).

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