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Laurel

Maryland · 25,115 residents · 4.811 sq mi
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Laurel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,271. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $297,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,115
+26%since 2000
from 19,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,220 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 4,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K22K25K28K31K1990201020202024Laurel
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,271
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,415 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,652
+22%since 2000
from $26,717 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,200
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+90%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(9,894)
Black34%(6,783)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,245)
Asian6.9%(1,373)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.5%(15,076)
2010
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(6,116)
Black47.8%(12,009)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(3,886)
Asian9.1%(2,290)
Other3.5%(874)
Diversity Score85%(21,351)
Diversity Score
85
+13%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.2%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
27.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Maryland?

Laurel, Maryland has about 25,115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Maryland?

The typical household in Laurel, Maryland earns about $63,271 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 $297,200, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Maryland?

About 37.0% 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 7.2% 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 5,677 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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