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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

White29.3%
Black or African American35.2%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management24.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate17.1%
Public Administration12.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.5%
Information8.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.8%
Construction4.8%
Manufacturing4.0%
Retail Trade2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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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.