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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Laurel

Maryland · 20,468 residents · 6.482 sq mi
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North Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,836. Population has grown 36% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $176,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,468
+36%since 1990
from 15,008 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,158 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 2,315 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
+10%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K9K15K21K28K1990201020202024North Laurel
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,836
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,712 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,991
+41%since 1990
from $19,845 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$176,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $145,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$861
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $694 in 1990
US average: $602
71.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
29.0% rent
2.6
−11%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(13,227)
Black7.5%(1,130)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(423)
Asian3.6%(537)
Diversity Score32.2%(4,838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(14,160)
Black17%(3,470)
Hispanic / Latino4%(818)
Asian6.9%(1,422)
Diversity Score56.9%(11,637)
57
+76%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 34.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 90.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 20,468 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Laurel, Maryland earns about $66,836 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 $176,600, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in North Laurel, Maryland?

About 39.6% 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 3.4% of people in North Laurel, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Laurel, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, North Laurel, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,460 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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