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North Laurel

Maryland · 4,474 residents · 6.482 sq mi
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North Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,659. Population has fallen 78% since 2000, a loss of 15,994 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $381,900. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,474
−78%since 2000
from 20,468 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
690 / sq mi
−78%since 2000
from 3,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
−1%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K9K15K21K28K1990201020202024North Laurel
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,659
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,836 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,686
+49%since 2000
from $27,991 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $861 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(1,865)
Black30.6%(1,371)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(277)
Asian17.8%(797)
Other5.1%(228)
Diversity Score87.8%(3,930)
Diversity Score
88
+55%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Laurel, Maryland?

North Laurel, Maryland has about 4,474 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Laurel, Maryland earns about $99,659 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 $381,900, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in North Laurel, Maryland?

About 57.7% 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 1.0% of people in North Laurel, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Laurel, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, North Laurel, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10,534 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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

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