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West Laurel

Maryland · 4,428 residents · 2.261 sq mi
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West Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $541,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,428
+8%since 2000
from 4,083 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,958 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
−1%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Laurel
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,688
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,663 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,437
+104%since 2000
from $32,067 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.6%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+20%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$541,000
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,071
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,165 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(3,355)
Black9.3%(379)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(140)
Asian3.6%(148)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(1,494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(1,801)
Black15.1%(667)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(647)
Asian10.7%(476)
Other18.9%(837)
Diversity Score92.9%(4,114)
Diversity Score
93
+154%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
25.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 80.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 11.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Laurel, Maryland?

West Laurel, Maryland has about 4,428 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Laurel, Maryland earns about $164,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Laurel, Maryland expensive?

In West Laurel, Maryland, the median home is worth about $541,000, and the typical rent is about $2,071 a month.

How educated are people in West Laurel, Maryland?

About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Laurel, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Laurel, Maryland?

About 2.6% of people in West Laurel, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Laurel, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, West Laurel, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 277 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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