Laurel

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Aerial view of Laurel, Florida
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Laurel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sarasota County, Florida, with 12,186 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nokomis, 2.2 miles SE.

About Laurel

Laurel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 12,186 as of the 2020 census, up from 8,171 at the 2010 census. Laurel is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$92,340
Median home value
$478,900
Median rent
$1,323/mo
Median age
63.7
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Laurel, FL population

Laurel had 12,186 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census12,186
Density1,341 per sq mi (518 per km²)

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

Laurel at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountySarasota County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population12,186 (2020)
Land area9.09 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Water area1.10 sq mi (2.86 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates27.1510° N, 82.4555° W
ZIP code34275
Census code (GEOID)1239600

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Laurel

What county is Laurel in?

Laurel is in Sarasota County, Florida.

What is the population of Laurel, FL?

12,186 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Laurel, FL?

The ZIP code of Laurel is 34275.

What is the elevation of Laurel?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Laurel?

Nokomis (2.2 mi), Osprey (3.0 mi), Venice (3.4 mi), Vamo (5.5 mi), Palmer Ranch (5.6 mi).

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