Laurel, MD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Laurel

Robey's Farmlets / Laurel Oaks

Scotchtown Hills / Stonewood

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Laurel

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

47.7%

Households with Children

27.9%

School Enrollment K-12

2,972

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.9%
School Age (5-17): 14.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.3%
Working Age (35-54): 30.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 11.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.7%
High School / GED: 16.1%
Some College or Associate's: 25.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.4%
Single Parents: 12.5%
Couples & Adults: 26.5%
Living Alone: 45.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
Asian: 8.2%
Black or African American: 52.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 38.1%
South Asian: 35.6%
Southeast Asian: 16.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 10.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 17.6%
Puerto Rican: 2.7%
Cuban: 1.9%
Dominican: 4.4%
Central American: 57.9%
South American: 6.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 5.5%
Other White: 51.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 45.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 15.2%
Caribbean: 6.9%
Other Black: 32.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 31.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 16.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 16.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 63.6%
Spanish: 17.6%
European & Indo-European: 4.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.3%
Arabic: 0.7%
Other: 8.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 8.7%
Not Enrolled: 74.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources