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South Laurel

Maryland · 26,112 residents · 8.072 sq mi
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South Laurel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,986. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $379,100. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,112
+28%since 2000
from 20,479 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,235 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 2,537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
+4%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K21K24K27K31K1990201020202024South Laurel
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,986
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,043 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,797
+25%since 2000
from $24,564 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,100
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,190
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $760 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
59.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+76%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(4,798)
Black59.7%(15,586)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(3,535)
Asian5.1%(1,340)
Other2.5%(640)
Diversity Score72.7%(18,983)
Diversity Score
73
−2%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Laurel, Maryland?

South Laurel, Maryland has about 26,112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Laurel, Maryland earns about $65,986 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 $379,100, and the typical rent is about $1,190 a month.

How educated are people in South Laurel, Maryland?

About 36.7% 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 6.7% 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 7,521 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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