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Laurel

Maryland · 30,060 residents · 4.811 sq mi
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Laurel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,255. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $281,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,060
+51%since 2000
from 19,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,248 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 4,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+5%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K22K25K28K31K1990201020202024Laurel
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,255
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,415 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,582
+44%since 2000
from $26,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,611
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
57.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(4,943)
Black49.4%(14,846)
Hispanic / Latino21%(6,309)
Asian8.2%(2,458)
Other4.7%(1,410)
Diversity Score84.3%(25,328)
Diversity Score
84
+12%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 78.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
28.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Maryland?

Laurel, Maryland has about 30,060 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Maryland?

The typical household in Laurel, Maryland earns about $80,255 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 $281,500, and the typical rent is about $1,611 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Maryland?

About 43.8% 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 9.7% 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 10,622 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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