Laurel, MD

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Laurel Overview

29,581
TOTAL POPULATION
13,459
MALE POPULATION
16,122
FEMALE POPULATION
83.48
MALES / 100 FEMALES
119.79
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,887
PER CAPITA INCOME
$111,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$92,035
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,745
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
76.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Laurel Zip Codes

Laurel Area Codes

Race in Laurel

The most populous races in Laurel are Black / African American (15,205 | 51.4%), White / Caucasian (5,977 | 20.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5,406 | 18.3%).
Race in Laurel
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,8239.5%
Black / African American15,20551.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5,40618.3%
Native / Alaskan1970.7%
White / Caucasian5,97720.2%
Two or more Races2,2737.7%
Some other Race3,10610.5%
Total29,581100.0%

Ancestry in Laurel

The most populous ancestries reported in Laurel are Central American (3,514 | 11.9%), Subsaharan African (3,465 | 11.7%), Salvadoran (2,603 | 8.8%), African (1,935 | 6.5%), and Jamaican (1,438 | 4.9%), together accounting for 43.8% of all Laurel residents.
Ancestry in Laurel
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,9356.5%
American1,3204.5%
Arab3321.1%
Argentinean60.0%
Austrian60.0%
Barbadian240.1%
Bhutanese190.1%
Blackfeet580.2%
Bolivian200.1%
Brazilian1360.5%
British430.2%
British West Indian660.2%
Burmese1,1423.9%
Cajun80.0%
Canadian440.2%
Central American3,51411.9%
Cherokee450.2%
Chilean200.1%
Colombian900.3%
Creek700.2%
Cuban440.2%
Danish270.1%
Dominican1290.4%
Dutch800.3%
Eastern European130.0%
Egyptian2680.9%
English5471.8%
Ethiopian370.1%
European2520.9%
French1840.6%
French Canadian190.1%
German9893.3%
Ghanaian3061.0%
Greek610.2%
Guatemalan6212.1%
Guyanese1180.4%
Haitian1300.4%
Honduran2460.8%
Hungarian100.0%
Indian (Asian)2670.9%
Iranian140.1%
Irish1,1413.9%
Italian5061.7%
Jamaican1,4384.9%
Jordanian90.0%
Kenyan20.0%
Korean7482.5%
Lebanese140.1%
Lithuanian60.0%
Macedonian120.0%
Mexican8582.9%
New Zealander110.0%
Nicaraguan320.1%
Nigerian8232.8%
Norwegian310.1%
Pakistani280.1%
Panamanian120.0%
Peruvian330.1%
Polish2680.9%
Portuguese800.3%
Puerto Rican1640.5%
Russian1150.4%
Salvadoran2,6038.8%
Scandinavian1410.5%
Scotch-Irish510.2%
Scottish1870.6%
Senegalese640.2%
Sierra Leonean230.1%
Slavic130.0%
Slovak210.1%
South American1690.6%
Spaniard260.1%
Spanish180.1%
Sri Lankan2330.8%
Subsaharan African3,46511.7%
Swedish520.2%
Swiss630.2%
Syrian210.1%
Thai8042.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1140.4%
Turkish280.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander330.1%
Ugandan120.0%
Ukrainian370.1%
Welsh810.3%
West Indian920.3%
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Immigrants in Laurel

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Laurel came from Latin America (4,183 | 14.1%), Central America (2,584 | 8.7%), Africa (2,481 | 8.4%), Western Africa (2,192 | 7.4%), and Asia (1,784 | 6.0%), together accounting for 44.7% of all Laurel residents.
Immigrants in Laurel
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,4818.4%
Argentina60.0%
Asia1,7846.0%
Barbados100.0%
Bolivia200.1%
Brazil810.3%
Cambodia100.0%
Cameroon910.3%
Canada180.1%
Caribbean1,2814.3%
Central America2,5848.7%
Chile200.1%
China150.1%
Colombia880.3%
Denmark120.0%
Dominican Republic700.2%
Eastern Africa1250.4%
Eastern Asia7352.5%
Eastern Europe290.1%
El Salvador1,5275.2%
Ethiopia380.1%
Europe870.3%
Germany50.0%
Ghana8412.8%
Grenada280.1%
Guatemala3501.2%
Guyana580.2%
Haiti610.2%
Honduras1740.6%
India4501.5%
Israel90.0%
Italy60.0%
Jamaica9773.3%
Japan170.1%
Jordan20.0%
Kenya10.0%
Korea7032.4%
Latin America4,18314.1%
Liberia270.1%
Mexico4761.6%
Middle Africa1490.5%
Nicaragua320.1%
Nigeria1,0633.6%
Northern Africa80.0%
Northern Europe300.1%
Oceania110.0%
Pakistan1720.6%
Panama250.1%
Peru330.1%
Philippines2790.9%
Poland90.0%
Russia200.1%
Senegal320.1%
Sierra Leone1050.4%
South America3181.1%
South Central Asia6222.1%
South Eastern Asia4011.4%
Southern Europe180.1%
Spain120.0%
Sudan80.0%
Sweden120.0%
Thailand90.0%
Trinidad and Tobago720.2%
Turkey150.1%
Venezuela120.0%
Vietnam1030.4%
Western Africa2,1927.4%
Western Asia260.1%
Western Europe50.0%
Zaire580.2%
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Sex and Age in Laurel

Sex and Age in Laurel

The most populous age groups in Laurel are 10 to 14 Years (1,216 | 9.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (1,403 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Laurel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,108 (8.2%)974 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years505 (3.7%)1,170 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Years1,216 (9.0%)1,144 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years718 (5.3%)729 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years974 (7.2%)1,024 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,027 (7.6%)1,328 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,070 (8.0%)1,403 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Years729 (5.4%)1,292 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,199 (8.9%)1,192 (7.4%)
45 to 49 Years934 (6.9%)1,020 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years1,155 (8.6%)1,196 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years778 (5.8%)822 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years619 (4.6%)995 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years542 (4.0%)633 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years418 (3.1%)497 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years351 (2.6%)432 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years59 (0.4%)115 (0.7%)
85 Years and over57 (0.4%)156 (1.0%)
Total13,459 (100.0%)16,122 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Laurel

Median Family Size in Laurel

The median family size in Laurel is 3.46 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,073 | 31.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.48 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (388 | 5.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.24 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Laurel
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,163 (62.8%)3.47
Single Male/Father388 (5.9%)3.24
Single Female/Mother2,073 (31.3%)3.48
Total Families6,624 (100.0%)3.46

Median Household Size in Laurel

The median household size in Laurel is 2.55 persons per household, with single male/father households (388 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (4,893 | 42.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Laurel
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,163 (36.1%)3.50
Single Male/Father388 (3.4%)3.70
Single Female/Mother2,073 (18.0%)3.58
Non-family4,893 (42.5%)1.22
Total Households11,517 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Laurel

Out of a total of 11,517 households in Laurel, 6,624 (57.5%) are family households, while 4,893 (42.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,256, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,122.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Laurel
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,122 (35.8%)
2-Person Households2,256 (19.6%)622 (5.4%)
3-Person Households1,520 (13.2%)98 (0.9%)
4-Person Households1,453 (12.6%)33 (0.3%)
5-Person Households855 (7.4%)18 (0.2%)
6-Person Households394 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households146 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,624 (57.5%)4,893 (42.5%)

Female Fertility in Laurel

Fertility by Age in Laurel

Average fertility rate in Laurel is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 52.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Laurel
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years273 (52.4%)73.0
35 to 50 years248 (47.6%)66.0
Total521 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Laurel

78.9% of women with births (521) in Laurel are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 40.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Laurel
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years163 (59.7%)110 (40.3%)
35 to 50 years248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total411 (78.9%)110 (21.1%)

Fertility by Education in Laurel

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Laurel
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma30 (5.8%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree281 (53.9%)127.0
Bachelor's Degree112 (21.5%)56.0
Graduate Degree98 (18.8%)47.0
Total521 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Laurel

21.1% of women with births in Laurel are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Laurel
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree281 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree32 (28.6%)80 (71.4%)
Graduate Degree98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total411 (78.9%)110 (21.1%)

Income in Laurel

Income Overview in Laurel

Per Capita Income in Laurel is $45,887, while median incomes of families and households are $111,250 and $92,035 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income29,581$45,887
Median Family Income6,624$111,250
Mean Family Income6,624$134,727
Median Household Income11,517$92,035
Mean Household Income11,517$114,121
Income Deficit6,624$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)29,5816.73%
Wage / Income Gap ($)29,58193.27¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index29,5810.41

Earnings by Sex in Laurel

Average Earnings in Laurel are $55,003, $56,923 for men and $53,094 for women, a difference of 6.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Laurel
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male8,485 (47.5%)$56,923
Female9,368 (52.5%)$53,094
Total17,853 (100.0%)$55,003

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Laurel

The most common earnings brackets in Laurel are $100,000+ for men (1,917 | 22.6%) and $100,000+ for women (1,614 | 17.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Laurel
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less299 (3.5%)541 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999136 (1.6%)208 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499231 (2.7%)497 (5.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999191 (2.2%)327 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499127 (1.5%)309 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999186 (2.2%)128 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499236 (2.8%)149 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999143 (1.7%)119 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499155 (1.8%)75 (0.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999263 (3.1%)192 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999415 (4.9%)402 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999295 (3.5%)373 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999406 (4.8%)325 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999330 (3.9%)582 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999366 (4.3%)296 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999245 (2.9%)379 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999936 (11.0%)780 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999451 (5.3%)515 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,157 (13.6%)1,557 (16.6%)
$100,000+1,917 (22.6%)1,614 (17.2%)
Total8,485 (100.0%)9,368 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Laurel

Average earnings in Laurel are $62,980 for men and $58,113 for women, a difference of 7.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,961, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,813. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,167, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,479.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Laurel
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,813$19,479
High School Diploma$46,815$32,602
College or Associate's Degree$64,970$52,666
Bachelor's Degree$81,853$61,514
Graduate Degree$96,961$85,167
Total$62,980$58,113

Family Income in Laurel

Family Income Brackets in Laurel

According to the Laurel family income data, there are 1,272 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Laurel
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002253.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993315.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991522.3%
$35,000 to $49,99966910.1%
$50,000 to $74,99969610.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,04715.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,27219.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,03315.6%
$200,000+1,19918.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Laurel

6-person families (379 | 5.7%) account for the highest median family income in Laurel with $172,067 per family, while 2-person families (2,407 | 36.3%) have the highest median income of $45,188 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Laurel
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,407 (36.3%)$90,375
3-Person Families1,587 (24.0%)$126,910
4-Person Families1,317 (19.9%)$141,058
5-Person Families809 (12.2%)$96,123
6-Person Families379 (5.7%)$172,067
7+ Person Families125 (1.9%)$44,338
Total6,624 (100.0%)$111,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Laurel

The median family income in Laurel is $111,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,128) having the highest median family income of $163,088, while families with no earners (538) have the lowest median family income of $37,102, accounting for 17.0% and 8.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Laurel
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners538 (8.1%)$37,102
1 Earner1,742 (26.3%)$63,750
2 Earners3,216 (48.5%)$138,409
3+ Earners1,128 (17.0%)$163,088
Total6,624 (100.0%)$111,250

Household Income in Laurel

Household Income Brackets in Laurel

With 2,257 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Laurel, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 69 households (0.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Laurel
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005184.5%
$10,000 to $14,999690.6%
$15,000 to $24,9996685.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994153.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,0379.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,70514.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992,08518.1%
$100,000 to $149,9992,25719.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,39412.1%
$200,000+1,38212.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Laurel

The median household income in Laurel is $92,035, with the highest median household income of $98,654 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,578 households (39.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $62,065, with 1,817 households (15.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Laurel
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years357 (3.1%)$92,528
25 to 44 Years4,765 (41.4%)$92,808
45 to 64 Years4,578 (39.8%)$98,654
65+ Years1,817 (15.8%)$62,065
Total11,517 (100.0%)$92,035

Poverty in Laurel

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Laurel

With 8.8% poverty level for males and 12.1% for females among the residents of Laurel, 16 and 17 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 65 males (28.3%) and 470 females (30.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Laurel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years239 (22.0%)119 (12.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)28 (18.9%)
6 to 11 Years138 (16.1%)470 (30.0%)
12 to 14 Years167 (25.3%)114 (20.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)16 (7.0%)
16 and 17 Years65 (28.3%)66 (22.2%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)159 (13.0%)
25 to 34 Years49 (2.3%)184 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years159 (8.3%)283 (11.4%)
45 to 54 Years225 (10.9%)186 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years29 (2.1%)156 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years95 (10.1%)111 (9.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)50 (7.5%)
Total1,166 (8.8%)1,942 (12.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Laurel

According to the poverty statistics in Laurel, males aged 5 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 93.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Laurel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years848 (78.0%)855 (87.8%)
5 Years173 (100.0%)120 (81.1%)
6 to 11 Years717 (83.9%)1,097 (70.0%)
12 to 14 Years492 (74.7%)449 (79.7%)
15 Years130 (100.0%)212 (93.0%)
16 and 17 Years165 (71.7%)232 (77.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,320 (100.0%)1,068 (87.0%)
25 to 34 Years2,042 (97.7%)2,532 (93.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,769 (91.7%)2,201 (88.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,844 (89.1%)2,030 (91.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,334 (97.9%)1,661 (91.4%)
65 to 74 Years845 (89.9%)1,019 (90.2%)
75 Years and over454 (100.0%)618 (92.5%)
Total12,133 (91.2%)14,094 (87.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Laurel

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Laurel show that 4.6% or 190 of the total 4,163 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.3%, comprising of 94 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.1%, which includes 17 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Laurel
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,944 (96.1%)79 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,579 (98.9%)17 (1.1%)
3 or 4 Children450 (82.7%)94 (17.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,973 (95.4%)190 (4.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Laurel

According to the poverty data in Laurel, 2.8% or 11 single-father households and 16.7% or 346 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (7.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 85 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Laurel
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (7.1%)176 (17.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)85 (39.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
Total11 (2.8%)346 (16.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Laurel

The poverty data for Laurel shows that 190 of the married-couple family households (4.6%) and 357 of the single-parent households (14.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 households (17.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 85 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Laurel
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children79 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (1.1%)187 (15.9%)
3 or 4 Children94 (17.3%)85 (39.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
Total190 (4.6%)357 (14.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Laurel

Employment by Class of Employer in Laurel

Among the 16,556 employed individuals in Laurel, private company employees (9,580 | 57.9%), federal government employees (2,189 | 13.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,961 | 11.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Laurel
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9,58057.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5283.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6764.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,96111.8%
Local Government Employees9555.8%
State Government Employees6674.0%
Federal Government Employees2,18913.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total16,556100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Laurel

According to the labor force statistics for Laurel, out of the total population over 16 years of age (23,106), 76.8% or 17,745 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 1,047 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 92.3% or 3,974 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.6% or 77 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Laurel
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years438 (40.2%)77 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,718 (86.0%)242 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Years2,129 (90.4%)123 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years2,268 (91.7%)166 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,830 (86.8%)130 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,974 (92.3%)242 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years1,314 (82.1%)39 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,133 (70.2%)11 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years867 (41.5%)14 (1.6%)
75 Years and over87 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,745 (76.8%)1,047 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Laurel

According to labor force statistics for Laurel, 87.4% of individuals (14,647) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (16,759) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 703 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.2% or 7,270 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.8% or 84 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Laurel
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,241 (83.7%)101 (6.8%)
High School Diploma2,374 (83.4%)179 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree3,754 (82.6%)286 (6.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,270 (92.2%)260 (3.3%)
Total14,647 (87.4%)804 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Laurel

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laurel are Management (2,079 | 12.6%), Community & Social Service (2,042 | 12.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,873 | 11.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,254 | 7.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (1,214 | 7.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Laurel

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laurel, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.4%), Legal Services & Support (70.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (66.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.4%), Health Technologists (77.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Laurel
OccupationMaleFemale
Management819 (39.4%)1,260 (60.6%)
Business & Financial414 (34.3%)792 (65.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,215 (64.9%)658 (35.1%)
Computers & Mathematics806 (66.4%)408 (33.6%)
Architecture & Engineering227 (90.4%)24 (9.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science182 (44.6%)226 (55.4%)
Community & Social Service 764 (37.4%)1,278 (62.6%)
Education, Arts & Media186 (41.8%)259 (58.2%)
Legal Services & Support163 (70.0%)70 (30.0%)
Education Instruction & Library326 (28.2%)829 (71.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment89 (42.6%)120 (57.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating233 (18.6%)1,021 (81.4%)
Health Technologists211 (22.8%)713 (77.2%)
Total (Category)3,445 (40.7%)5,009 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)7,878 (47.8%)8,603 (52.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Laurel are Healthcare Support (649 | 3.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (552 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (446 | 2.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (314 | 1.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (294 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Laurel

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Laurel, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.9%), Security & Protection (72.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (69.4%), and Personal Care & Service (69.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Laurel
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support103 (15.9%)546 (84.1%)
Security & Protection323 (72.4%)123 (27.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention200 (68.0%)94 (32.0%)
Law Enforcement123 (80.9%)29 (19.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving282 (51.1%)270 (48.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance96 (30.6%)218 (69.4%)
Personal Care & Service77 (31.0%)171 (69.0%)
Total (Category)881 (39.9%)1,328 (60.1%)
Total (Overall)7,878 (47.8%)8,603 (52.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Laurel are Office & Administration (1,637 | 9.9%), and Sales & Related (1,320 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Laurel

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Laurel
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related666 (50.4%)654 (49.5%)
Office & Administration435 (26.6%)1,202 (73.4%)
Total (Category)1,101 (37.2%)1,856 (62.8%)
Total (Overall)7,878 (47.8%)8,603 (52.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Laurel are Construction & Extraction (743 | 4.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (494 | 3.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Laurel

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Laurel
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction743 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair489 (99.0%)5 (1.0%)
Total (Category)1,232 (99.6%)5 (0.4%)
Total (Overall)7,878 (47.8%)8,603 (52.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Laurel are Transportation (661 | 4.0%), Material Moving (582 | 3.5%), and Production (381 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Laurel

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Laurel
OccupationMaleFemale
Production281 (73.8%)100 (26.3%)
Transportation606 (91.7%)55 (8.3%)
Material Moving332 (57.0%)250 (43.0%)
Total (Category)1,219 (75.1%)405 (24.9%)
Total (Overall)7,878 (47.8%)8,603 (52.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Laurel

Employment Industries in Laurel

The major employment industries in Laurel include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,754 | 16.7%), Professional & Scientific (1,965 | 11.9%), Retail Trade (1,816 | 11.0%), Public Administration (1,762 | 10.7%), and Educational Services (1,748 | 10.6%).
Employment Industries in Laurel

Employment Industries by Sex in Laurel

The Laurel industries that see more men than women are Construction (96.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (91.0%), and Wholesale Trade (76.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.3%), Enterprise Management (73.8%), and Educational Services (69.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Laurel
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,033 (96.9%)33 (3.1%)
Manufacturing218 (56.3%)169 (43.7%)
Wholesale Trade127 (76.5%)39 (23.5%)
Retail Trade989 (54.5%)827 (45.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing708 (91.0%)70 (9.0%)
Utilities41 (50.0%)41 (50.0%)
Information186 (54.2%)157 (45.8%)
Finance & Insurance248 (40.0%)372 (60.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing264 (55.2%)214 (44.8%)
Professional & Scientific1,206 (61.4%)759 (38.6%)
Enterprise Management27 (26.2%)76 (73.8%)
Administrative & Support265 (50.0%)265 (50.0%)
Educational Services542 (31.0%)1,206 (69.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance404 (14.7%)2,350 (85.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation63 (36.8%)108 (63.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services388 (41.8%)540 (58.2%)
Public Administration833 (47.3%)929 (52.7%)
Total7,878 (47.8%)8,603 (52.2%)

Education in Laurel

School Enrollment in Laurel

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,186 students in Laurel are middle school (1,888 | 23.1%), college / undergraduate (1,778 | 21.7%), and high school (1,349 | 16.5%).
School Enrollment in Laurel
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5466.7%
Kindergarten2513.1%
Elementary School1,27515.6%
Middle School1,88823.1%
High School1,34916.5%
College / Undergraduate1,77821.7%
Graduate / Professional1,09913.4%
Total8,186100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Laurel

Out of a total of 8,186 students who are enrolled in schools in Laurel, 1,842 (22.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,344 (77.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 238 (49.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 716 (84.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Laurel
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds241 (50.3%)238 (49.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,254 (81.4%)286 (18.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,886 (84.3%)352 (15.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds716 (84.5%)131 (15.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds356 (82.6%)75 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds672 (79.8%)170 (20.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds561 (70.2%)238 (29.8%)
35 Years and over655 (64.8%)355 (35.1%)
Total6,344 (77.5%)1,842 (22.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Laurel

Business (1,726 | 17.4%), social sciences (997 | 10.0%), computers & mathematics (829 | 8.4%), science & technology (822 | 8.3%), and engineering (768 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 9,931 individuals in Laurel who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Laurel
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8298.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5885.9%
Physical & Health Sciences6306.3%
Psychology5695.7%
Social Sciences99710.0%
Engineering7687.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies1391.4%
Science & Technology8228.3%
Business1,72617.4%
Education5915.9%
Literature & Languages5485.5%
Liberal Arts & History4214.2%
Visual & Performing Arts3123.1%
Communications5165.2%
Arts & Humanities4754.8%
Total9,931100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Laurel

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Laurel

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Laurel are males with 2 vehicles (2,930, accounting for 36.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,077, making up 34.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Laurel
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle399 (5.0%)327 (3.8%)
1 Vehicle2,676 (33.7%)3,353 (39.0%)
2 Vehicles2,930 (36.9%)3,077 (35.8%)
3 Vehicles1,658 (20.9%)1,401 (16.3%)
4 Vehicles194 (2.4%)389 (4.5%)
5 or more Vehicles89 (1.1%)51 (0.6%)
Total7,946 (100.0%)8,598 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Laurel

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Laurel are 45 to 59 minutes (2,296 commuters, 15.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (2,127 commuters, 14.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,647 commuters, 11.4%).
Commute Time in Laurel
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2011.4%
5 to 9 Minutes8956.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1,0987.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,61011.1%
20 to 24 Minutes1,64711.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1,0737.4%
30 to 34 Minutes2,12714.7%
35 to 39 Minutes7835.4%
40 to 44 Minutes6044.2%
45 to 59 Minutes2,29615.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,53610.6%
90 or more Minutes5834.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Laurel

The most common commute times in Laurel are 45 to 59 minutes (1,069 commuters, 15.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (1,299 commuters, 17.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Laurel
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes72 (1.0%)129 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes520 (7.3%)375 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes545 (7.6%)553 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes836 (11.7%)774 (10.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes943 (13.2%)704 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes319 (4.5%)754 (10.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes828 (11.6%)1,299 (17.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes342 (4.8%)441 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes301 (4.2%)303 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,069 (15.0%)1,227 (16.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,000 (14.0%)536 (7.3%)
90 or more Minutes358 (5.0%)225 (3.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Laurel

The most frequent times of departure to work in Laurel are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (859, 12.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (918, 12.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Laurel
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM633 (8.9%)221 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM590 (8.3%)317 (4.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM756 (10.6%)361 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM451 (6.3%)761 (10.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM582 (8.2%)670 (9.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM859 (12.0%)802 (11.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM591 (8.3%)918 (12.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM441 (6.2%)624 (8.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM393 (5.5%)766 (10.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM690 (9.7%)636 (8.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM180 (2.5%)245 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM186 (2.6%)135 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM435 (6.1%)607 (8.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM346 (4.9%)257 (3.5%)
Total7,133 (100.0%)7,320 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Laurel

Occupancy by Ownership in Laurel

Of the total 11,517 dwellings in Laurel, owner-occupied units account for 5,107 (44.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,410 (55.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Laurel
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,10744.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6,41055.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,517100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Laurel

Occupancy by Household Size in Laurel
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,12235.8%
2-Person Household2,87825.0%
3-Person Household1,61814.1%
4+ Person Household2,89925.2%
Total Housing Units11,517100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Laurel

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Laurel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,706 (41.4%)2,416 (58.6%)
2-Person Household1,211 (42.1%)1,667 (57.9%)
3-Person Household830 (51.3%)788 (48.7%)
4+ Person Household1,360 (46.9%)1,539 (53.1%)
Total Housing Units5,107 (44.3%)6,410 (55.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Laurel

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Laurel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School319 (33.0%)648 (67.0%)
High School Diploma530 (30.3%)1,221 (69.7%)
College/Associate Degree1,389 (45.1%)1,688 (54.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,869 (50.1%)2,853 (49.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Laurel

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Laurel
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,60222.6%
35 to 44 Years2,52021.9%
45 to 54 Years2,59322.5%
55 to 64 Years1,98517.2%
65 to 74 Years1,34211.7%
75 to 84 Years3973.5%
85 Years and Over780.7%
Total11,517100.0%

Housing Finances in Laurel

Median Income by Occupancy in Laurel

Median Income by Occupancy in Laurel
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,107 (44.3%)$114,645
Renter-Occupied6,410 (55.7%)$77,699
Average11,517 (100.0%)$92,035

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Laurel

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Laurel
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00075 (1.5%)223 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99986 (1.7%)134 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (0.1%)67 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999150 (2.9%)119 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999164 (3.2%)233 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99977 (1.5%)332 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999281 (5.5%)758 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999575 (11.3%)1,128 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999662 (13.0%)1,418 (22.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,248 (24.4%)1,005 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more1,784 (34.9%)993 (15.5%)
Total5,107 (100.0%)6,410 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Laurel

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Laurel
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)35 (0.5%)
$300 to $499124 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799469 (9.2%)59 (0.9%)
$800 to $999135 (2.6%)212 (3.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499734 (14.4%)1,192 (18.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,209 (23.7%)2,543 (39.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499729 (14.3%)1,486 (23.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999523 (10.2%)670 (10.4%)
$3,000 or more1,184 (23.2%)164 (2.6%)
Total5,107 (100.0%)6,410 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Laurel

Housing Structures in Laurel

Housing Structures in Laurel
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,83624.6%
Single Unit, Attached3,48330.2%
2 Unit Apartments1371.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3733.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9478.2%
10 or more Apartments3,74132.5%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total11,517100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Laurel

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Laurel
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,476 (87.3%)360 (12.7%)
Single Unit, Attached2,196 (63.0%)1,287 (36.9%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (5.8%)129 (94.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments78 (20.9%)295 (79.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments107 (11.3%)840 (88.7%)
10 or more Apartments242 (6.5%)3,499 (93.5%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,107 (44.3%)6,410 (55.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Laurel

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Laurel
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)358 (5.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms263 (5.1%)2,007 (31.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,479 (29.0%)2,530 (39.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,810 (35.4%)921 (14.4%)
8 or more Rooms1,555 (30.4%)594 (9.3%)
Total5,107 (100.0%)6,410 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Laurel

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Laurel
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,960 (38.4%)1,650 (25.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas51 (1.0%)40 (0.6%)
Electricity3,026 (59.3%)4,540 (70.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene37 (0.7%)69 (1.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels18 (0.4%)15 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used15 (0.3%)96 (1.5%)
Total5,107 (100.0%)6,410 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Laurel

Household Vehicle Usage in Laurel
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle149 (2.9%)565 (8.8%)
1 Vehicle2,176 (42.6%)3,562 (55.6%)
2 Vehicles1,681 (32.9%)1,899 (29.6%)
3 or more Vehicles1,101 (21.6%)384 (6.0%)
Total5,107 (100.0%)6,410 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Laurel

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Laurel

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8934,214
Median Property Value$352,700$354,900
Median Household Income$104,141$1,537
Monthly Housing Costs$691$1,166
Real Estate Taxes$4,562$156

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Laurel

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Laurel
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)126 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99935 (3.9%)32 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999200 (22.4%)1,207 (28.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999452 (50.6%)1,970 (46.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999101 (11.3%)695 (16.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99915 (1.7%)153 (3.6%)
$1,000,000 or more90 (10.1%)31 (0.7%)
Total893 (100.0%)4,214 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Laurel

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Laurel
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00040 (4.5%)57 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99926 (2.9%)121 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (2.5%)293 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99942 (4.7%)55 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99996 (10.7%)239 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999126 (14.1%)479 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999294 (32.9%)536 (12.7%)
$150,000 or more247 (27.7%)954 (22.6%)
Total893 (100.0%)4,214 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Laurel

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Laurel
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x168 (18.8%)117,149 (2,780.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x109 (12.2%)1,143 (27.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x266 (29.8%)982 (23.3%)
4.0x or more350 (39.2%)788 (18.7%)
Total893 (100.0%)4,214 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Laurel

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Laurel
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)57 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,49969 (7.7%)116 (2.8%)
$800 to $1,499791 (88.6%)204 (4.8%)
Total893 (100.0%)4,214 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Laurel

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laurel

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laurel
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,343 (97.5%)60 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years4,563 (93.6%)314 (6.4%)
19 to 25 Years2,207 (88.4%)290 (11.6%)
26 to 34 Years3,910 (90.0%)436 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,788 (86.1%)613 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years3,916 (91.4%)369 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years2,934 (92.3%)246 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,070 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,098 (97.9%)24 (2.1%)
Total26,829 (91.9%)2,352 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Laurel

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Laurel
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,343 (97.5%)60 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,563 (93.6%)314 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,207 (88.4%)290 (11.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Laurel

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Laurel
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,927 (85.3%)333 (14.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,946 (88.9%)367 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,252 (88.1%)437 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,023 (91.1%)391 (8.9%)
$100,000 and over14,638 (94.7%)824 (5.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laurel

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laurel
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6907 (37.7%)1,519 (63.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,776 (36.4%)2,918 (59.8%)
19 to 25 Years550 (22.0%)1,691 (67.7%)
25 to 34 Years605 (13.9%)3,392 (78.0%)
35 to 44 Years604 (13.7%)3,346 (76.0%)
45 to 54 Years539 (12.6%)3,518 (82.1%)
55 to 64 Years576 (18.1%)2,562 (80.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,704 (82.3%)1,426 (68.9%)
75 Years and over1,062 (94.7%)535 (47.7%)
Total8,323 (28.5%)20,907 (71.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Laurel

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Laurel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years105 (5.1%)106 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years169 (5.2%)188 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years363 (6.8%)570 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years117 (12.4%)331 (29.3%)
75 Years and over71 (15.6%)207 (31.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Laurel

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Laurel: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (0.5%)34 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years37 (0.7%)49 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years50 (5.3%)10 (0.9%)
75 Years and over41 (9.0%)80 (12.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Laurel: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years77 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years53 (1.6%)26 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years83 (1.5%)90 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years15 (1.6%)70 (6.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)38 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Laurel: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years28 (1.3%)106 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years90 (2.8%)86 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years102 (1.9%)346 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years58 (6.2%)131 (11.6%)
75 Years and over36 (7.9%)112 (16.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Laurel: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (0.6%)46 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years189 (3.5%)239 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years48 (5.1%)202 (17.9%)
75 Years and over42 (9.2%)175 (26.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Laurel: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years28 (0.5%)60 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years23 (2.5%)209 (18.5%)
75 Years and over18 (4.0%)84 (12.6%)

Technology Access in Laurel

Computing Device Access in Laurel

Computing Device Access in Laurel
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,82785.3%
Smartphone10,65092.5%
Tablet8,01769.6%
No Computing Device2502.2%
Total11,517100.0%

Internet Access in Laurel

Internet Access in Laurel
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home9,73884.6%
Cellular Data Only1,30611.3%
Satellite Internet6635.8%
No Internet3613.1%
Total11,517100.0%

Laurel Summary

Laurel, Maryland is a city located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States. It is situated in the central part of the county, between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. The city is located along the Patuxent River, and is a part of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Laurel was 25,115.

History

The area that is now Laurel was first settled in the early 1700s by English settlers. The town was originally known as “Laurel Town” and was incorporated in 1870. The town was named after the laurel trees that grew in the area.
In the late 1800s, the town began to grow rapidly due to the development of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The railroad provided easy access to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, and the town became a popular destination for commuters.
In the early 1900s, the town was home to several large industries, including a paper mill, a cannery, and a brickyard. The town also had a thriving agricultural industry, with many farms in the area.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a population boom due to the growth of the Washington, D.C. suburbs. The population of Laurel increased from 4,000 in 1950 to 25,115 in 2010.

Geography

Laurel is located in central Prince George’s County, Maryland. It is situated along the Patuxent River, and is bordered by the cities of Beltsville, Burtonsville, and Columbia. The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
The city has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 57.2°F, and the average annual precipitation is 43.3 inches.

Economy

The economy of Laurel is largely based on the service industry. The city is home to several large employers, including the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, the National Security Agency, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several shopping centers and malls in the area. The city is also home to several large corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the Giant Food grocery store chain.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Laurel was 25,115. The racial makeup of the city was 54.3% White, 28.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 8.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.
The median household income in Laurel was $68,945, and the median family income was $77,845. The per capita income was $30,945. About 8.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Laurel?
Total Population of Laurel is 29,581.
What is the Total Male Population of Laurel?
Total Male Population of Laurel is 13,459.
What is the Total Female Population of Laurel?
Total Female Population of Laurel is 16,122.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Laurel?
There are 83.48 Males per 100 Females in Laurel.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Laurel?
There are 119.79 Females per 100 Males in Laurel.
What is the Median Population Age in Laurel?
Median Population Age in Laurel is 36.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Laurel
Average Family Size in Laurel is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Laurel
Average Household Size in Laurel is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Laurel?
Per Capita income in Laurel is $45,887.
What is the Median Family Income in Laurel?
Median Family Income in Laurel is $111,250.
What is the Median Household income in Laurel?
Median Household Income in Laurel is $92,035.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Laurel?
Income or Wage Gap in Laurel is 6.7%.
Women in Laurel earn 93.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Laurel?
Inequality or Gini Index in Laurel is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Laurel?
There are 17,745 People in the Labor Forcein in Laurel.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Laurel?
76.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Laurel.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Laurel?
Unemployment Rate in Laurel is 5.9%.