Laurel is a city located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. Laurel has a 2024 population of 29,205. Laurel is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -2.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,983 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel is $113,525 with a poverty rate of 9.15%. The median age in Laurel is 36.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,139 | 51.16% |
| White | 4,811 | 16.26% |
| Other race | 3,556 | 12.02% |
| Asian | 2,844 | 9.61% |
| Two or more races | 2,635 | 8.9% |
| Native American | 609 | 2.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,844 | 2.48 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Non Family | 5,100 | 1.22 | 34 | 66 |
| Married | 4,185 | 3.58 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 2,096 | 3.1 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Male | 463 | 3.64 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
43.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,114 | 5.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,791 | 8.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,549 | 22.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,615 | 22.41% |
| High School Graduate | 3,743 | 18.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,340 | 6.51% |
| Some College | 3,443 | 16.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,603 | 10,184 | 5,039 |
| Hispanic | 3,703 | 2,449 | 624 |
| White | 3,640 | 3,442 | 1,817 |
| Asian | 2,120 | 1,604 | 1,246 |
| Other Race | 2,007 | 1,340 | 370 |
| 2+ Races | 1,544 | 1,149 | 566 |
| Native American | 346 | 166 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,709 | $85,901 | $66,932 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,807 | $90,653 | $85,321 |
| High School Graduate | $38,108 | $47,661 | $33,562 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,636 | $38,729 | $24,750 |
| Overall | $61,164 | $62,684 | $59,228 |
| Some College | $54,223 | $57,853 | $52,857 |
$61,164
Average Earnings
$62,684
Average Male
$59,228
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.53% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 36.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,000 | 1,073 | 7.15% |
| Hispanic | 6,590 | 1,021 | 15.49% |
| Other | 3,528 | 819 | 23.21% |
| Asian | 2,844 | 390 | 13.71% |
| Multiple | 2,621 | 212 | 8.09% |
| White | 4,153 | 156 | 3.76% |
| Native | 609 | 10 | 1.64% |
9.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.34%
Male Poverty Rate
9.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Other, with 23.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Native, with 1.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.89% |
| Some College | 9.59% |
| High School | 6.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.9% |
| Male Employed | 5.26% |
| Female Employed | 4.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,255 | $131,823 |
| Households | $94,063 | $113,525 |
| Married Families | $127,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,803 | $84,853 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,171
Number of Veterans
931
Male Veterans
240
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 429 |
| Second Gulf War | 389 |
| Vietnam | 349 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 478 |
| 65 to 74 | 240 |
| 55 to 64 | 234 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 577 | 4.97% |
| White | 339 | 8.24% |
| Asian | 118 | 5.28% |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 4.97% |
| Other Race | 46 | 1.94% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
31.95%
Born in Laurel
67.16%
Native Born
32.84%
Foreign Born
15.78%
Non Citizen
17.06%
Naturalized
67.16% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 31.95% having been born in Maryland. 15.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,234 | -194 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 28,428 | -194 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 28,622 | -195 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 28,817 | -194 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 29,011 | -194 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 29,205 | -195 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 29,400 | 47 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 29,353 | -202 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 29,555 | -428 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 29,983 | 4,279 | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 25,704 | -42 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 25,746 | -73 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 25,819 | -66 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 25,885 | -52 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 25,937 | 103 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 25,834 | 239 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 25,595 | 198 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 25,397 | 169 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 25,228 | 234 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 24,994 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,960 | 522 | 2.69% |
| 1990 | 19,438 | 7,335 | 60.6% |
| 1980 | 12,103 | 1,578 | 14.99% |
| 1970 | 10,525 | 2,022 | 23.78% |
| 1960 | 8,503 | 4,021 | 89.71% |
| 1950 | 4,482 | 1,659 | 58.77% |
| 1940 | 2,823 | 291 | 11.49% |
| 1930 | 2,532 | -25,702 | -91.03% |