Laurel City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 109 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 1056.7 people per square mile (407.99/kmē), it is the 300th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 488 per square mile (188.42/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96 males. The median age of the city's population was 40 years, The median age of males and females living in Laurel City was 37.8 and 41.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 96.24% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.38% American Indian, 0% Asian, 1.13% Native Hawaiian, 2.26% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32031, making it the 612th wealthiest city by median household income among the Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $38125, it is the 276th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $14980, it is the 245th poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $20917, Males had a median income of $26442 versus $12188 for females.
In 2000, 73 pupils and students, of which 31 are male and 42 are female, 27.44% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 6 kindergarten, 29 elementary school, 12 high school and 16 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 266 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 266 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 266 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 267 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 267 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 267 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 268 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 267 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 265 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 265 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 266 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 6 | |
| Elementary school | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| High school | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel city, Iowa | $32031 | $38125 | $14980 |
| Marshall County, Iowa | $38268 | $46627 | $19176 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |