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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laurel

Maryland · 19,960 residents · 4.811 sq mi
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Laurel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,415. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $122,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,960
+3%since 1990
from 19,438 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,149 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 4,040 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+8%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K22K25K28K31K1990201020202024Laurel
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,415
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,002 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,717
+24%since 1990
from $21,615 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $119,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$774
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $627 in 1990
US average: $602
49.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
50.2% rent
2.5
−9%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(15,478)
Black14.2%(2,758)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(569)
Asian4.9%(954)
Diversity Score47.4%(9,215)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(9,894)
Black34%(6,783)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,245)
Asian6.9%(1,373)
Diversity Score75.5%(15,076)
76
+59%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 36.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−2%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laurel, Maryland?

Laurel, Maryland has about 19,960 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Maryland?

The typical household in Laurel, Maryland earns about $49,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel, Maryland expensive?

In Laurel, Maryland, the median home is worth about $122,400, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Maryland?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, Maryland?

About 6.4% of people in Laurel, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 522 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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