1. Define the Laurel service boundary before designing the intake
The 2020–2024 ACS five-year population estimate is 18,721, with a margin of error of 1,377. For Video Intake, the useful implication is narrower: the firm should decide whether Laurel is a distinct service area, part of a broader Henrico County territory or one location among several areas it serves. That decision affects the wording of location questions, the ownership of an inquiry and the way results are grouped later.
Recommended approach
Before considering implementation, write down the exact geographic scope the firm accepts. Decide whether an intake should ask about location, route Laurel matters separately or simply record Laurel and Henrico County as matter context.
