Demographics & People — Laurel, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 947 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 38.5 |
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| Total Households | 434 |
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| Family Households | 267 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0827 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 852 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 19 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 486 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 133 |
| Other groups | 123 |
| Swedish | 85 |
| English | 79 |
| Irish | 71 |
| American | 64 |
| Danish | 30 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 23 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Language
| English Only | 885 |
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| Spanish | 18 |
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| Population 5+ | 909 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 53 |
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| Population 18+ | 749 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Laurel, Nebraska.
