North Laurel, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
25,201
Population
3,889/sq mi density
$119,533
Median Income
$52,801 per capita
$442,800
Home Value
$581,637 Zillow
$1,913
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$119,533 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$442,800 home value, $1,913/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
25,201
Census 2023
Population Density
3,889
per square mile
Land Area
6.5
square miles (16.9 km²)
Median Age
35.7 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 35.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 15.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 16.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
29.3%
Black
35.2%
Hispanic
15.2%
Asian
16.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 63.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 36% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
63.2%
Spanish
36%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
28.4%
Veterans
6.1%
2% above US avg (6%)
Disability
5.8%
55% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.9%
20% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.413
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 25,201 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,889 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.8% |
| Female | 53.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.3% |
| Black or African American | 35.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Asian | 16.3% |
Language
| English Only | 63.2% |
| Spanish | 36.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 28.4% |
| Veterans | 6.1% |
| Disability | 5.8% |
| Health Insurance | 93.1% |
| Uninsured | 6.9% |
| Broadband Access | 96.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.413 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |