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Laurel is a city in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. Its population was 964 at the 2010 census.[5]

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Laurel, Nebraska
City
Downtown Laurel: 2nd Street east of Elm Street
Location of Laurel, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°25′41″N 97°5′35″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Cedar
Government
• Mayor	Keith Knudsen[1]
Area [2]
• Total	1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
• Land	1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,476 ft (450 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	972
• Density	718.40/sq mi (277.37/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68745
Area code	402
FIPS code	31-26350[3]
GNIS feature ID	0830637[4]
Website	Official City website

History

Laurel was founded circa 1893.[6] It was originally named Claremont Junction. The present name is after Laura Martin, the daughter of one of the founders.[7]

In August 2022, 42-year old Jason A. Jones murdered four people and burned their houses.^{[citation needed]}

Geography

Laurel is located at 42°25′41″N 97°5′35″W (42.427966, -97.093053).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km²), all land.[9]

U.S. Route 20 and Nebraska Highway 15 serve the community.

Laurel is located in the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1900	514		—
1910	514		0.0%
1920	830		61.5%
1930	864		4.1%
1940	861		−0.3%
1950	944		9.6%
1960	922		−2.3%
1970	1,009		9.4%
1980	1,031		2.2%
1990	981		−4.8%
2000	986		0.5%
2010	964		−2.2%
2020	972		0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

At the 2010 census, 964 people in 415 households, including 263 families, lived in the city. The population density was 983.7 inhabitants per square mile (379.8/km²). The 474 housing units had an average density of 483.7 per square mile (186.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.4%.[12]

Of the 415 households, 26.3% had children under 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were not families. About 33.5% of households were one person and 16.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26, and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age was 44.7 years; 22.6% of residents were under 18; 6.4% were between 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, 986 people in 414 households, including 264 families, were in the city. The population density was 1,072.5 people per square mile (413.8/km²). The 466 housing units had an average density of 506.9 per square mile (195.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.49% White, 0.20% Native American, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.30%.[3]

Of the 414 households, 26.3% had children under 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were not families. About 32.9% of households were one person, and 22.9% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28, and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 23.3% under 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

The median household income was $29,722, and for a family was $35,662. Males had a median income of $26,731 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,500. About 6.0% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• James Coburn, actor
• Mark Calcavecchia, professional golfer

External links

• City of Laurel (Official site)
• Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District

References

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