North Laurel, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of North Laurel, Maryland is 25,201 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 56th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $119,533, the median home value is $442,800, and the median age is 35.7.
25,201
Population
3888
People / sq mi
$119,533
Median Income
$442,800
Median Home Value
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North Laurel covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 3888 people per square mile.
About North Laurel, MD
The poverty rate is what most separates North Laurel from the typical city: 1.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. North Laurel is a city in Maryland with a population of 25,201.
The typical household earns $119,533 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $442,800, with typical rent around $1,913.
About 56.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 21.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.3% |
| Black or African American | 35.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$119,533
Median Household Income
$52,801
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$442,800
Median Home Value
$1,913
Median Rent
63.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.9%
High School+
56.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
66.8%
Public Transit
21.4%
Work From Home
28.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
34.2%
Foreign Born
63.2%
Non-English at Home
6.1%
Veterans
5.8%
With Disability
93.1%
Health Insurance
99.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.1% |
| Public Administration | 12.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Information | 8.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.8% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Laurel, Maryland has a population of 25,201 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 56th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in North Laurel, Maryland is $119,533, with 1.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in North Laurel, Maryland is $442,800, with median monthly rent at $1,913 and a homeownership rate of 63.3%.
The median age in North Laurel, Maryland is 35.7 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.