| Place Name | Laurel |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 34229 34275 34285 |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Area Code(s) | 941 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 8,174 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 49.14% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 91.8% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL |
| US Congressional District(s) | Florida 17th |
| State House Districts | 72,74 |
| State Senate Districts | 23 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 91.8% |
| African American | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.32% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.41% |