Laurel

A town in Sussex County, Delaware — population 4,511 as of 2020.

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Laurel plans 245-home Meadow View community to expand affordable housing

WVIA Public Media September 16

A new housing development in Laurel aims to expand affordable homeownership opportunities in Sussex County, Delaware. WHYY News Johnny Perez-Gonzalez has more.

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Population 4,511Population figure, 2020

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Area: 2.77 sq mi (7.18 km²), 0.09 sq mi water
Median age: 33
Households: 1,609
Persons per household: 2.6
Median household income: $48,644
Median house value: $230,300

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Office: TOWN MANAGER
Address: 201 MECHANIC ST, LAUREL, DE 19956

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