North Laurel, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
North Laurel, MD Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,968 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3665.8 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.20% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,238 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in North Laurel grew by 44.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,968 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in North Laurel is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.2% of residents. That is 3.9 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,275 22.0% +1.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,279 26.2% +3.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,063 21.1% on par
- Boomers 61–79 2,461 10.3% -6.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Maryland, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.8% of the people living in North Laurel and men 48.2%.
- Women 51.8% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 48.2% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
North Laurel has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,897 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.33% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in North Laurel is about 14% higher than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $616,908 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,008 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.6% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in North Laurel is about 25.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,008 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in North Laurel spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 229 hours, about 9.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.5 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.0 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 229 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,104 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 20.4% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 61,619 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,878 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in North Laurel is 27 minutes, shorter than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
North Laurel has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.1% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
North Laurel has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.0% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
North Laurel, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Laurel, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel, MD | 23,968 | $118,897 #1/2 | $616,908 #1/2 | 27.5 min #1/2 |
| Laurel, MD | 25,209 | $95,945 | $383,985 | 30.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Laurel, Maryland.
How many people live in North Laurel, Maryland?
About 23,968 people live in North Laurel, Maryland, in 8,238 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 35.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is North Laurel, Maryland?
Averaged over its land area, North Laurel, Maryland has 3,666 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 42 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in North Laurel, Maryland?
The median home costs 5.2 times the median household income ($616,908 against $118,897), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,008 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in North Laurel, Maryland?
Unemployment in North Laurel, Maryland is only 2.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in North Laurel, Maryland?
51.1% of adults in North Laurel, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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