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Laytonsville

Maryland · 611 residents (2025 est.) · 1.047 sq mi
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Laytonsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $240,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 400 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,061,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 171%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
677
+144%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
647 / sq mi
+144%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+18%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:611 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1843384936478021990201020202024Laytonsville
2024677
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$240,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,572
+189%since 2000
from $30,681 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+24%since 2010
from 0.302 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,061,500
+171%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+54%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
89
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(249)
Black6.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian1.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(352)
Black13.1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(175)
Asian7.2%(49)
Other1.8%(12)
Diversity Score80%(542)
Diversity Score
80
+243%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laytonsville, Maryland?

Laytonsville, Maryland has about 677 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laytonsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Laytonsville, Maryland earns about $240,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laytonsville, Maryland expensive?

In Laytonsville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $1,061,500, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in Laytonsville, Maryland?

About 60.3% of adults age 25 and over in Laytonsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laytonsville, Maryland?

About 1.6% of people in Laytonsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laytonsville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Laytonsville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 433 residents, a change of about 177 percent over that period.

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