Laurel is located in Marshall county Iowa with a geographic area of 0.2 square miles. The total population in Laurel is 194 with 57.2% male and 42.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.6% of the population, under age 18 equal 14.9% of the population and over age 65 is 20.1% of the population. The median household income is $51,250, per capita income is $28,044. There are a total of 92 housing units with 89.1% owner occupied. Education includes 42.4% of residents that are high school graduates and 14.1% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Laurel in the summer is 72 degrees, and in the winter 23 degrees.