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West Laurel

Maryland · 4,230 residents · 2.261 sq mi
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West Laurel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $411,900. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 65% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,230
+4%since 2000
from 4,083 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,871 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+5%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Laurel
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,359
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,663 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,859
+24%since 2000
from $32,067 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,900
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,398
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,165 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+67%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(2,754)
Black16.2%(686)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(456)
Asian4.8%(205)
Other1.1%(48)
Diversity Score64.7%(2,736)
Diversity Score
65
+77%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Laurel, Maryland?

West Laurel, Maryland has about 4,230 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Laurel, Maryland earns about $116,359 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 $411,900, and the typical rent is about $1,398 a month.

How educated are people in West Laurel, Maryland?

About 40.6% 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 2.9% 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 79 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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