Laurel, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

25,734

Unemployment

5.7%

Poverty

9.7%

Median Home

$281,500

Median Income

$80,255

Median Rent

$1,611

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Laurel SnackAbility

7
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Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Laurel, MD Crime Report

1,010
Total Crimes

3,912.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

66.78%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Laurel / 100k People	Maryland / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,010	3,912.6	2,009.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	123	476.5	399.9	387.8
Murder	1	3.9	9.1	6.5
Robbery	51	197.6	118.5	73.9
Aggravated Assault	63	244.1	243.7	279.7
Property Crime	887	3,436.1	1,609.8	1,958.2
Burglary	69	267.3	252.0	314.2
Larceny	739	2,862.8	1,184.9	1,398.0
Car Theft	79	306.0	172.9	246.0

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Laurel, MD Cost Of Living

122
Laurel's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Laurel	Maryland	National Average
Overall	122	120	100

Services	120	111	100
Groceries	114	114	100
Health	93	84	100
Housing	132	151	100
Transportation	107	109	100
Utilities	115	108	100

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Laurel, MD Photos

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Rankings for Laurel in Maryland

Ranks #9 in Most Dangerous Cities In Maryland

Ranks #11 in Richest Cities In Maryland

Ranks #17 in Worst Places To Live In Maryland

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Population over time in Laurel

Year	Population	% Change
2020	25,734	-0.4%
2019	25,834	-0.3%
2018	25,913	0.8%
2017	25,703	-0.6%
2016	25,849	0.7%
2015	25,673	1.4%
2014	25,325	1.2%
2013	25,026	1.2%
2012	24,728	1.2%
2011	24,433	-

Race / Ethnicity in Laurel

White

18.4% (4,734)

African American

49.8% (12,817)

American Indian

0.2% (64)

Asian

8.3% (2,131)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (26)

Two Or More

4.3% (1,117)

Hispanic

18.8% (4,845)

Race	Laurel	MD	USA
White	18.4%	50.2%	60.1%
African American	49.8%	29.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	8.3%	6.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	4.3%	3.3%	2.8%
Hispanic	18.8%	10.3%	18.2%

Gender in Laurel

Female

52.8% (13,599)

Male

47.2% (12,135)

Gender	Laurel	MD	USA
Female	52.8%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	47.2%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Laurel for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (1,029)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (1,801)

High School / GED

19.0% (4,889)

Some College

20.0% (5,146)

Associate's Degree

6.0% (1,544)

Bachelor's Degree

24.0% (6,176)

Master's Degree

15.0% (3,860)

Professional Degree

3.0% (772)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (514)

Education	Laurel	MD	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	19.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	24.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	15.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Laurel, Maryland

Less than $10,000

3.1% (79,760)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.6% (40,813)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.7% (172,858)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.1% (181,927)

$35,000 to $49,999

7.6% (195,265)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.4% (523,909)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.5% (399,067)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.1% (517,774)

$150,000 to $199,999

9.0% (232,611)

$200,000 or more

8.9% (229,410)

Income	Laurel	MD	USA
Less than $10,000	3.1%	4.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.6%	2.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.7%	5.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.1%	6.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.6%	9.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.4%	15.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.5%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.1%	19.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	9.0%	10.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	8.9%	13.4%	8.3%

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