Laurel, Indiana
Laurel: Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
About
Laurel is a township located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,833 and a population density of 2,933 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,791 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Laurel
| Population : | 1,791 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 47024 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 765 |
| Area : | 0.62 km2 |
| Named for : | Laurel |
| Altitude : | 725 feet / 221 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 18:34:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,866 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Laurel is located at 39°30'3"N 85°11'11"W (39.5008800, -85.1863500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Laurel decreased by 2.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,833 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,827 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,824 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,819 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,822 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,811 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,805 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,800 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,800 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,797 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,791 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,608 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,925 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,600 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,926 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.5% |
| White only, percent : | 72.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 21.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 297 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
Laurel zip code is 47024.
County name: Franklin, County
fips: 18047
Conwells Mills, Laurel, Laurel City, Somerset
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $180,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,598 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $662 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,069 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,600 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,194 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 25,512 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,959 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,017 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,860 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,540 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 855 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 564 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 358 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,166 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 89 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,436 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,553.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.84 |
People born in Laurel (1)
American film actor of the silent era (1872-1941) Charles Murray was born in Laurel
Schools in Laurel
College & universities near Laurel, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204024 | Miami University-Oxford | Oxford (OH) | 45056 |
| 143233 | Bethany Theological Seminary | Richmond (IN) | 47374-4019 |
| 150455 | Earlham College | Richmond (IN) | 47374-4095 |
| 152150 | PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond | Richmond (IN) | 47374 |
| 151388 | Indiana University-East | Richmond (IN) | 47374-1289 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Laurel, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
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Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scipio | 4,507 | Unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana |
| Brookville | 3,114 | Township in Franklin County, Indiana |
| Fairfield | 1,406 | Township in Franklin County, Indiana |
| Blooming Grove | 1,124 | Township in Franklin County, Indiana |
| Metamora | 951 | Township in Franklin County, Indiana |
| Oldenburg | 662 | City in Franklin County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Bath | 359 | Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Indiana |
| Cedar Grove | 153 | Town of the United States |
| Mount Auburn | 104 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Mount Carmel | 68 | Town in Franklin County, Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Laurel distances to largest Indiana cities
