North Laurel, MD Demographics

A map of North Laurel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	8,521	9,434	33.3%	37.2%
White	6,938	6,373	27.1%	25.1%
Hispanic	4,365	3,390	17.1%	13.4%
Asian	4,346	4,611	17.0%	18.2%
Multiracial	999	1,292	3.9%	5.1%
Native American/Other	394	279	1.5%	1.1%

North Laurel, Maryland has an estimated population of 25,563, a less than 1% change from the 25,379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 33.3% Black, 27.1% White, 17.1% Hispanic, 17.0% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Laurel has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Laurel, that probability was 74.5% in 2020 and 75.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Laurel is ranked the 55th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Laurel was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Laurel's White Population

6,938 residents of North Laurel, or 27.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Laurel is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. North Laurel ranks 447th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Laurel's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of North Laurel's population has increased from 25.1% to 27.1%.

North Laurel is more White than neighboring Laurel (12.1% White), and Maryland City (21% White). North Laurel is less White than neighboring Savage (35.9% White), Scaggsville (51.6% White), and West Laurel (40.7% White).

North Laurel's Black Population

8,521 residents of North Laurel, or 33.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Laurel is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. North Laurel ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Laurel's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of North Laurel's population has decreased from 37.2% to 33.3%.

North Laurel is more Black than neighboring Scaggsville (15.9% Black), and West Laurel (15.1% Black). North Laurel is less Black than neighboring Savage (36.1% Black), Laurel (52.3% Black), and Maryland City (41.9% Black).

North Laurel's Asian Population

4,346 residents of North Laurel, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Laurel is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. North Laurel ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Laurel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Asian residents' share of North Laurel's population has decreased from 18.2% to 17.0%.

North Laurel is more Asian than neighboring Savage (7.9% Asian), Laurel (8.2% Asian), West Laurel (10.7% Asian), and Maryland City (7.9% Asian). North Laurel is less Asian than neighboring Scaggsville (17.4% Asian).

North Laurel's Hispanic Population

4,365 residents of North Laurel, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Laurel is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. North Laurel ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Laurel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.8%. Hispanic residents' share of North Laurel's population has increased from 13.4% to 17.1%.

North Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring Savage (14.6% Hispanic), Scaggsville (8.5% Hispanic), and West Laurel (14.6% Hispanic). North Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (22.2% Hispanic), and Maryland City (27.4% Hispanic).

North Laurel's Native American/Other Population

394 residents of North Laurel, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Laurel is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Laurel ranks 87th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Laurel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Laurel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

North Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Savage (0.8% Native American/Other), Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), Scaggsville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Maryland City (0.1% Native American/Other). North Laurel is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Laurel (3.6% Native American/Other).

North Laurel's Multiracial Population

999 residents of North Laurel, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Laurel is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. North Laurel ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Laurel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of North Laurel's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.9%.

North Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Maryland City (1.6% Multiracial). North Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring Savage (4.7% Multiracial), Laurel (4.6% Multiracial), Scaggsville (6.2% Multiracial), and West Laurel (15.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.