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Laurel, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 69 miles SE of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 76 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 3,668.
In Laurel, about 45% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Laurel is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in Laurel.
In 2000, Laurel had a median family income of $30,329.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Laurel ($3,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 53% of housing units in Laurel are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Laurel are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In Laurel, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Laurel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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