Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Laura, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

436

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.9%427

Two or More

1.1%5

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%18

High School Diploma

35.6%104

Some College (<1 yr)

16.4%48

Some College (1+ yr)

16.4%48

Associate's Degree

7.2%21

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%23

Master's Degree

1%3

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

8.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$123,700

Median Renti

$825

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%134

Renter-Occupied

17.8%29

Total Units

178

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.7%13

$50K–$100K

26.9%36

$100K–$150K

26.1%35

$150K–$200K

29.1%39

$200K–$300K

8.2%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

7.9%14

2000–2009

0.6%1

1990–1999

6.2%11

1980–1989

2.2%4

1970–1979

7.9%14

1960–1969

10.7%19

1950–1959

16.9%30

1940–1949

9%16

1939 or earlier

38.8%69

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54%88

Bottled/LP Gas

23.9%39

Fuel Oil

14.7%24

Wood

4.3%7

Other

3.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,125

Mean Household Incomei

$95,761

Per Capita Incomei

$38,058

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

249

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%5

$10K–$15K

1.2%2

$20K–$25K

1.8%3

$25K–$30K

9.2%15

$30K–$35K

9.8%16

$35K–$40K

1.2%2

$40K–$45K

2.5%4

$45K–$50K

2.5%4

$50K–$60K

6.7%11

$60K–$75K

10.4%17

$75K–$100K

5.5%9

$100K–$125K

19%31

$125K–$150K

4.9%8

$150K–$200K

11%18

$200K+

11%18

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

237

Avg. Commutei

33.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

243

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(6.9% of civilian adults)