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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 $140,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $365,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
44.1
+6%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Laurel
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,357
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,663 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,174
+72%since 2000
from $32,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
6.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(2,294)
Black18%(796)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(734)
Asian7.1%(316)
Other13.7%(607)
Diversity Score86.7%(3,839)
Diversity Score
87
+137%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Laurel, Maryland earns about $140,357 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 $365,200.

How educated are people in West Laurel, Maryland?

About 47.2% 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 2.1% 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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