Laurel, Delaware
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 3,668 people, 1,389 households, and 957 families residing in the town. The population density
was 2,215.9 people per square mile (853.1/km²). There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 943.0 per square mile (363.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 55.56% White, 39.42% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races
, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32% of the population.
There were 1,389 households out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples
living together, 26.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.2% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,321, and the median income for a family was $30,329. Males had a median income of $28,006 versus $18,550 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $13,594. About 18.7% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
, going undefeated in the tournament and defeating Puerto Rico
in the championship game by a score of 2-0.
The Laurel High School Bulldogs have won three Division 2 State Football Championships in 1986, 1987, and 1991.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 3,668 people, 1,389 households, and 957 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,215.9 people per square mile (853.1/km²). There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 943.0 per square mile (363.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 55.56% White, 39.42% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32% of the population.
There were 1,389 households out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 26.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.2% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,321, and the median income for a family was $30,329. Males had a median income of $28,006 versus $18,550 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $13,594. About 18.7% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
Sports
On August 13, 2011 the District 3 All-Stars from Laurel won the Senior League Softball World Series for Little LeagueLittle League
Little League Baseball and Softball is a non-profit organization in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States which organizes local youth baseball and softball leagues throughout the U.S...
, going undefeated in the tournament and defeating Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
in the championship game by a score of 2-0.
The Laurel High School Bulldogs have won three Division 2 State Football Championships in 1986, 1987, and 1991.
Notable residents
- Bert CarvelElbert N. CarvelElbert Nostrand "Bert" Carvel was an American businessman and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware...
- Former Governor of DelawareDelawareDelaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania... - Nathaniel MitchellNathaniel MitchellNathaniel Mitchell was an American lawyer and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, a Continental Congressman from Delaware, and a member of the Federalist Party, who served as Governor of Delaware.-Early life...
- Former Governor of DelawareDelawareDelaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania...
, Member of the Continental CongressContinental CongressThe Continental Congress was a convention of delegates called together from the Thirteen Colonies that became the governing body of the United States during the American Revolution.... - William B. CooperWilliam B. CooperWilliam Barkley Cooper was an American farmer and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, then later the Whig Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.-Early life and family:Cooper was born in Laurel,...
- Former Governor of DelawareDelawareDelaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania... - Joshua H. MarvilJoshua H. MarvilJoshua Hopkins Marvil was an American merchant and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served as Governor of Delaware.-Early life and family:...
- Former Governor of DelawareDelawareDelaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania... - Mark and Jay BriscoeBriscoe BrothersThe Briscoe Brothers are the professional wrestling tag team of Jay and Mark Briscoe. They are currently wrestling for the American promotions Ring of Honor, Full Impact Pro, Combat Zone Wrestling, as well as occasionally for the Japanese promotion Pro Wrestling Noah.Their wrestling careers have...
- Professional wrestlers - Carlton ElliottCarlton Elliott-Biography:Elliott was born Carlton Batt Elliott Jr. on November 12, 1927 in Laurel, Delaware.-Career:Elliott was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the thirteenth round of the 1950 NFL Draft and played four seasons with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the University of...
- Former NFL player
Media
- Laurel Star (weekly local newspaper published by Morning Star Publications)
- Leader & State Register (weekly local newspaper published by Independent Newspapers Inc.)
- The News Journal (statewide daily newspaper published by Gannett Co.)
- Delaware State News (southern Delaware daily newspaper published by Independent Newspapers Inc.)
- WBOC-TVWBOC-TVWBOC-TV, channel 16 , is a CBS affiliate based in Salisbury, Maryland, USA. WBOC-TV is owned by the Draper Holdings Business Trust, with its main studios in Salisbury, secondary studios/office facilities in Dover and Milton, Delaware, and transmitter in Laurel, Delaware...
(Channel 16, CBS Affiliate) has its broadcast tower located in Laurel. - FOX 21WBOC-DT2WBOC-DT2 is the Fox-affiliated television station for the Delmarva Peninsula of Maryland and Delaware. It is a second digital subchannel of CBS affiliate WBOC-TV locally owned by Draper Holdings Business Trust. Over-the-air, the station broadcasts a standard definition digital signal on UHF channel...
(Channel 21, FOX Affiliate) has its broadcast tower located in Laurel. - WKDBWKDBWKDB is a radio station broadcasting an Old School R&B format. Licensed to Laurel, Delaware, USA, the station serves the Salisbury-Ocean City Market. The station is currently owned by Great Scott Broadcasting....
(95.3FM known as "Studio 95.3")