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20724

Laurel, MD

Total Population
18,345
Median Household Income
$105,757
Median Home Value
$369,800
Median Rent
$2,126

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$105,757
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$369,800
100.7% above state median
Rent
$2,126
100% above state median
Median Age
33.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Laurel, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 48.0% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 33.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 9.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$105,757
+40.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-55,919,744
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.56 people

Total Households
7,142
Family Households
38.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
36.7%
#2 Industry
Education
25.4%
#3 Industry
Construction
14.5%
Total Employed Residents:5,336

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.1%
177 workers
Public Transit
3.3%
281 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,576
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.6%
10,105 employed
Labor Force
11,506
1,086 unemployed
Median Age
33.8 years
Per Capita Income
$46,918
Poverty Rate
12.0%

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