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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Laurel

Maryland · 18,591 residents · 8.072 sq mi
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South Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,398. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $163,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,591
−9%vs 2000
vs 20,479 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,303 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 31.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K21K24K27K31K1990201020202024South Laurel
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,398
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,043 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,993
−23%vs 2000
vs $24,564 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$163,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $166,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$671
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $760 in 2000
US average: $450
31.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.1% in 2000
68.6% rent
4.0
+24%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(7,470)
Black49.3%(10,090)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,077)
Asian5.6%(1,145)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.9%(15,127)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(12,960)
Black23.1%(4,293)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(771)
Asian5.2%(974)
Other2%(364)
Diversity Score62.3%(11,581)
62
−16%vs 2000
vs 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 32.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 25.5 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 South Laurel, Maryland?

South Laurel, Maryland has about 18,591 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Laurel, Maryland earns about $40,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Laurel, Maryland expensive?

In South Laurel, Maryland, the median home is worth about $163,100, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in South Laurel, Maryland?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Laurel, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Laurel, Maryland?

About 5.5% of people in South 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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