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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Laurel

Maryland · 20,479 residents · 8.072 sq mi
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South Laurel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,043. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $166,200. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,479
+10%since 1990
from 18,591 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,537 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,303 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
+7%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K21K24K27K31K1990201020202024South Laurel
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,043
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,398 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,564
+29%since 1990
from $18,993 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$166,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $163,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$760
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $671 in 1990
US average: $602
34.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
65.9% rent
3.3
−19%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(12,960)
Black23.1%(4,293)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(771)
Asian5.2%(974)
Diversity Score62.3%(11,581)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(7,470)
Black49.3%(10,090)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,077)
Asian5.6%(1,145)
Diversity Score73.9%(15,127)
74
+19%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+1%since 1990
from 25.3 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 South Laurel, Maryland?

South Laurel, Maryland has about 20,479 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Laurel, Maryland earns about $51,043 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 $166,200, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in South Laurel, Maryland?

About 32.8% 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 5.9% of people in South Laurel, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Laurel, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, South Laurel, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,888 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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