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Laytonsville

Maryland · 572 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Laytonsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 295 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $664,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 87% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
+106%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1843384936478021990201020202024Laytonsville
2024677
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,328
+129%since 2000
from $30,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$664,100
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,182
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(319)
Black14%(80)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(78)
Asian11.7%(67)
Other3.8%(21)
Diversity Score78.4%(448)
Diversity Score
78
+236%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laytonsville, Maryland?

Laytonsville, Maryland has about 572 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laytonsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Laytonsville, Maryland earns about $162,500 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 $664,100, and the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.

How educated are people in Laytonsville, Maryland?

About 62.6% 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 4.8% 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 328 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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