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North Laurel

Maryland · 25,379 residents · 6.482 sq mi
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North Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,337. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $370,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,379
+24%since 2000
from 20,468 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,915 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 3,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+6%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K9K15K21K28K1990201020202024North Laurel
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,337
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,836 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,638
+67%since 2000
from $27,991 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,722
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $861 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(6,373)
Black37.2%(9,434)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(3,390)
Asian18.2%(4,611)
Other4.1%(1,036)
Diversity Score91.9%(23,323)
Diversity Score
92
+62%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 82.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
27.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Laurel, Maryland?

North Laurel, Maryland has about 25,379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Laurel, Maryland earns about $103,337 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 $370,200, and the typical rent is about $1,722 a month.

How educated are people in North Laurel, Maryland?

About 55.7% 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 5.1% 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 10,371 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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