South Laurel is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. South Laurel has a 2024 population of 28,813. South Laurel is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 4.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,593 in 2020.
The average household income in South Laurel is $106,993 with a poverty rate of 10.61%. The median age in South Laurel is 35.6 years: 35.8 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18,038 | 63.45% |
| White | 4,316 | 15.18% |
| Other race | 2,936 | 10.33% |
| Asian | 1,522 | 5.35% |
| Two or more races | 1,507 | 5.3% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.38% |
| 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 | 10,823 | 2.59 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Non Family | 4,105 | 1.36 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Married | 3,883 | 3.3 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 2,302 | 3.44 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Male | 533 | 3.22 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
40.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 989 | 5.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,609 | 8.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,573 | 23.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,649 | 18.91% |
| High School Graduate | 4,315 | 22.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 624 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 3,537 | 18.33% |
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 | 11,760 | 11,117 | 5,163 |
| White | 3,066 | 2,943 | 1,538 |
| Hispanic | 2,486 | 1,949 | 408 |
| Other Race | 1,676 | 1,269 | 284 |
| Asian | 1,369 | 1,174 | 798 |
| 2+ Races | 909 | 819 | 335 |
| Native American | 58 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,474 | $70,795 | $55,776 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,448 | $83,191 | $77,292 |
| High School Graduate | $40,218 | $45,816 | $33,010 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,677 | $31,458 | $27,708 |
| Overall | $56,059 | $60,099 | $51,203 |
| Some College | $51,893 | $62,586 | $48,653 |
$56,059
Average Earnings
$60,099
Average Male
$51,203
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.74% of South Laurel residents speak only English, while 30.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,863 | 2,027 | 11.35% |
| Hispanic | 3,958 | 426 | 10.76% |
| Other | 2,729 | 383 | 14.03% |
| White | 3,473 | 297 | 8.55% |
| Asian | 1,510 | 123 | 8.15% |
| Multiple | 1,486 | 30 | 2.02% |
| Native | 73 | 21 | 28.77% |
10.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.32%
Male Poverty Rate
10.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Laurel is Native, with 28.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Laurel is Multiple, with 2.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.09% |
| Some College | 8.72% |
| High School | 8.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.67% |
| Female Employed | 4.67% |
| Male Employed | 4.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,888 | $118,326 |
| Households | $82,933 | $106,993 |
| Married Families | $121,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,128 | $80,780 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,270
Number of Veterans
1,005
Male Veterans
265
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 550 |
| First Gulf War | 426 |
| Vietnam | 322 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 417 |
| 65 to 74 | 314 |
| 55 to 64 | 264 |
| 18 to 34 | 151 |
| 75+ | 124 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 760 | 5.8% |
| White | 385 | 10.52% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 2.15% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 5.6% |
| Other Race | 41 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.4%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
29.22%
Born in South Laurel
70.34%
Native Born
29.66%
Foreign Born
13.48%
Non Citizen
16.18%
Naturalized
70.34% of South Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 29.22% having been born in Maryland. 13.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,813 | 193 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 28,620 | 193 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 28,427 | 429 | 1.53% |
| 2021 | 27,998 | 405 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 27,593 | -1,090 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 28,683 | 635 | 2.26% |
| 2018 | 28,048 | 955 | 3.52% |
| 2017 | 27,093 | 141 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 26,952 | 558 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 26,394 | 761 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 25,633 | 199 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 25,434 | 227 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 25,207 | -139 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 25,346 | -766 | -2.93% |
| 2010 | 26,112 | 0 | 0% |