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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Laurel

Maryland · 15,008 residents · 6.482 sq mi
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North Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,712. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 5,460 residents. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $145,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,008
−27%vs 2000
vs 20,468 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,315 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 3,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K9K15K21K28K1990201020202024North Laurel
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,712
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,836 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,845
−29%vs 2000
vs $27,991 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$145,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $176,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$694
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $861 in 2000
US average: $450
69.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
30.9% rent
3.0
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(14,160)
Black17%(3,470)
Hispanic / Latino4%(818)
Asian6.9%(1,422)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(11,637)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(13,227)
Black7.5%(1,130)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(423)
Asian3.6%(537)
Other0.8%(114)
Diversity Score32.2%(4,838)
32
−43%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Laurel, Maryland?

North Laurel, Maryland has about 15,008 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in North Laurel, Maryland?

The typical household in North Laurel, Maryland earns about $48,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Laurel, Maryland expensive?

In North Laurel, Maryland, the median home is worth about $145,000, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in North Laurel, Maryland?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Laurel, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Laurel, Maryland?

About 2.3% of people in North Laurel, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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