Laurel City, Nebraska
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 986 people, 414 households, and 265 families residing in the city. The population density was 1072.5 people per square mile (414.09/km˛), it would be the 249th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Nebraska. There were 466 housing units at an average density of 506.5 per square mile (195.56/km˛). The average household size was 2.28 people, and the average family size was 2.91 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males. The median age was 45 years, the median age of male residents at 41.2 and the median age of female residents at 47.8. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 99.49% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 0.1% from two or more races and 0.1% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29722, it is the 318th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $35662, making its Nebraska's 168th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16500, making it the 210th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Nebraska. The median income of city was $18152, Median income for males is $23289, compared with $15484 for females.
In 2000, 279 pupils and students, of which 49.1% are male and 50.9% are female, 28.3% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.17% nursery or pri school, 5.02% kindergarten, 42.65% elementary school, 25.45% high school and 19.71% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 986 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 986 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 982 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 963 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 945 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 925 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 919 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 911 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 894 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 885 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 874 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 2 | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| Elementary school | 58 | 61 | 119 |
| High school | 34 | 37 | 71 |
| College or graduate school | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel city, Nebraska | $29722 | $35662 | $16500 |
| Cedar County, Nebraska | $33435 | $39422 | $15514 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |