Laurel, VA Employment

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2%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
4%
Household income NAT. AVG.
48%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$29,240$34,967$29,829
Median household income$57,307$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$79,205$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$43,997$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$34,295$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$31,319$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate2.4%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level9.7%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Laurel is 2% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Laurel is 4% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Laurel is 48% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Laurel is 36% lower than the national average

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      $38,200 $57,307 $114,614
      City
      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Laurel median earnings by income bracket

      Laurel employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry16.5%16.5%
      Manufacturing sector6.8%6.8%
      Financial & insurance services4.8%4.8%
      Wholesale & retail services15.8%15.8%
      Public administration2.9%2.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.6%8.6%
      Education, health & social services10.0%10.0%
      Other32.4%32.4%

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      Source: The Laurel, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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