Laurel, VA Demographics

A map of Laurel's Population by Race

Laurel, Virginia had a population of 17,769 in 2020. It was 45.1% White, 26.6% Black, 9.4% Asian, 12.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Laurel is the 75th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Laurel's White Population

8,019 residents of Laurel identify as White, or 45.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Laurel less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Laurel is ranked #548 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more White than neighboring Dumbarton (35.2% White), and Chamberlayne (32.6% White). Laurel is less White than neighboring Glen Allen (55.4% White), Lakeside (64.8% White), and Innsbrook (49% White).

Laurel's Black Population

4,730 residents of Laurel identify as Black, or 26.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laurel slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Laurel is ranked #128 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Black than neighboring Glen Allen (25.1% Black), Lakeside (15.9% Black), and Innsbrook (11.6% Black). Laurel is less Black than neighboring Dumbarton (30.2% Black), and Chamberlayne (54.7% Black).

Laurel's Asian Population

1,676 residents of Laurel identify as Asian, or 9.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Laurel is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Asian than neighboring Dumbarton (8.1% Asian), Glen Allen (7.8% Asian), Lakeside (3% Asian), and Chamberlayne (3% Asian). Laurel is less Asian than neighboring Innsbrook (28.6% Asian).

Laurel's Hispanic Population

2,291 residents of Laurel identify as Hispanic, or 12.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Laurel is ranked #120 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Allen (5.8% Hispanic), Lakeside (10.7% Hispanic), Innsbrook (5.4% Hispanic), and Chamberlayne (4.6% Hispanic). Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Dumbarton (21.3% Hispanic).

Laurel's Native American/Other Population

231 residents of Laurel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Laurel is ranked #68 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dumbarton (1% Native American/Other), Glen Allen (0.9% Native American/Other), Lakeside (0.8% Native American/Other), Innsbrook (0.8% Native American/Other), and Chamberlayne (0.7% Native American/Other).

Laurel's Multiracial Population

822 residents of Laurel identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Laurel is ranked #260 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Dumbarton (4.1% Multiracial), and Chamberlayne (4.4% Multiracial). Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring Glen Allen (5% Multiracial), Lakeside (4.7% Multiracial), and Innsbrook (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.