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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Laurel

Maryland · 4,083 residents · 2.261 sq mi
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West Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,663. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $177,200. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 58% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,083
−2%since 1990
from 4,151 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,806 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,836 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+11%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Laurel
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,663
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,154 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,067
+30%since 1990
from $24,664 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$177,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $169,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,165
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
95.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 94.6% in 1990
4.3% rent
2.1
−12%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,058)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(56)
Asian2.1%(87)
Diversity Score8.6%(358)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(3,355)
Black9.3%(379)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(140)
Asian3.6%(148)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,494)
37
+324%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.4%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 39.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−5%since 1990
from 23.8 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 West Laurel, Maryland?

West Laurel, Maryland has about 4,083 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Laurel, Maryland earns about $83,663 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 $177,200, and the typical rent is about $1,165 a month.

How educated are people in West Laurel, Maryland?

About 36.4% 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 2.2% of people in West Laurel, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Laurel, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, West Laurel, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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