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Laurel CDP, VA

ZIP 23228 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23228

23228 has a population of 36,435 with a median age of 36.1 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
51.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Black
25.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.5%-28% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.9%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.5%+9% vs US avg
x
65+
14.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.9%-2% vs US avg
x
High school
27.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
31.2%-8% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.4%-18% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
65/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.1%+203% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.0%-10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.5%+1219% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 23228

Poverty Rate
10.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.1%+203% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.0%-10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.9%+49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.7%+8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.5%+1219% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population36,435
Median age36.1
Poverty rate10.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White51.0%
Hispanic13.5%
Black25.2%
Asian6.4%
Foreign-born42.1%