North Laurel is a CDP located in Howard County Maryland. North Laurel has a 2024 population of 27,737. North Laurel is currently growing at a rate of 6.37% annually and its population has increased by 11.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,856 in 2020.
The average household income in North Laurel is $147,962 with a poverty rate of 2.83%. The median age in North Laurel is 35.8 years: 35.1 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,188 | 37.63% |
| White | 8,264 | 33.85% |
| Asian | 3,477 | 14.24% |
| Other race | 1,774 | 7.27% |
| Two or more races | 1,680 | 6.88% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,656 | 2.82 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Married | 4,561 | 3.5 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 2,516 | 1.33 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Female | 1,297 | 3.24 | 51 | 49 |
| Male | 282 | 3.1 | 73 | 27 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 573 | 3.55% |
| Associates Degree | 958 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,146 | 31.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,285 | 26.52% |
| High School Graduate | 2,349 | 14.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 725 | 4.49% |
| Some College | 2,120 | 13.12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,974 | 5,703 | 3,855 |
| Black | 5,585 | 5,385 | 3,461 |
| Asian | 2,422 | 2,114 | 1,468 |
| Hispanic | 1,665 | 1,146 | 370 |
| Other Race | 949 | 599 | 194 |
| 2+ Races | 945 | 826 | 363 |
| Native American | 25 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 64.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,178 | $70,284 | $66,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $115,218 | $130,493 | $107,121 |
| High School Graduate | $42,286 | $58,321 | $34,277 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,885 | $35,076 | $26,274 |
| Overall | $67,789 | $71,885 | $63,886 |
| Some College | $61,442 | $59,940 | $62,372 |
$67,789
Average Earnings
$71,885
Average Male
$63,886
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.02% of North Laurel residents speak only English, while 35.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,188 | 365 | 3.97% |
| White | 7,674 | 145 | 1.89% |
| Multiple | 1,680 | 95 | 5.65% |
| Hispanic | 2,804 | 84 | 3% |
| Other | 1,753 | 43 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 3,477 | 43 | 1.24% |
2.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.16%
Male Poverty Rate
3.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Laurel is Multiple, with 5.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Laurel is Asian, with 1.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.9% |
| Some College | 2.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.22% |
| Female Employed | 2.27% |
| Male Employed | 1.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $143,551 | $170,421 |
| Households | $115,294 | $147,962 |
| Married Families | $164,141 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,136 | $86,619 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,167
Number of Veterans
896
Male Veterans
271
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 564 |
| First Gulf War | 349 |
| Vietnam | 264 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 435 |
| 55 to 64 | 254 |
| 18 to 34 | 185 |
| 75+ | 158 |
| 65 to 74 | 135 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 613 | 9.02% |
| Black | 388 | 6.22% |
| Asian | 100 | 3.69% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 4.39% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 3.86% |
| Other Race | 26 | 2.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.4%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
3%
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
35.88%
Born in North Laurel
71.73%
Native Born
28.27%
Foreign Born
11.13%
Non Citizen
17.14%
Naturalized
71.73% of North Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 35.88% having been born in Maryland. 11.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,737 | 1,661 | 6.37% |
| 2023 | 26,076 | 1,662 | 6.81% |
| 2022 | 24,414 | 181 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 24,233 | -623 | -2.51% |
| 2020 | 24,856 | -17 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 24,873 | 252 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 24,621 | 111 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 24,510 | 920 | 3.9% |
| 2016 | 23,590 | 1,373 | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 22,217 | 780 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 21,437 | 1,039 | 5.09% |
| 2013 | 20,398 | 588 | 2.97% |
| 2012 | 19,810 | 714 | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 19,096 | 14,622 | 326.82% |
| 2010 | 4,474 | 0 | 0% |