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Laurel, Nebraska, in Cedar county, is 35 miles W of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 100 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 986.
In Laurel, about 62% of adults are married.
There is an unusually large share of women in Laurel. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Laurel had a median family income of $35,662.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Laurel ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 77% of housing units in Laurel are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.
In Laurel, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Laurel than in most places of its size.
Comparing Laurel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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