South Laurel, MD Demographics

A map of South Laurel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	17,245	16,609	58.9%	56.1%
Hispanic	5,963	6,053	20.4%	20.4%
White	3,073	3,911	10.5%	13.2%
Asian	1,766	1,744	6.0%	5.9%
Multiracial	1,014	1,035	3.5%	3.5%
Native American/Other	211	250	0.7%	0.8%

South Laurel, Maryland has an estimated population of 29,272, a slight decrease from the 29,602 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.9% Black, 20.4% Hispanic, 10.5% White, 6.0% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Laurel has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 South Laurel, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 59.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Laurel is ranked the 46th 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). South Laurel was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Laurel's White Population

3,073 residents of South Laurel, or 10.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Laurel is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. South Laurel ranks 476th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Laurel's White population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. White residents' share of South Laurel's population has decreased from 13.2% to 10.5%.

South Laurel is more White than neighboring Konterra (9.7% White). South Laurel is less White than neighboring Laurel (12.1% White), Maryland City (21% White), North Laurel (27.1% White), and West Laurel (40.7% White).

South Laurel's Black Population

17,245 residents of South Laurel, or 58.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Laurel is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. South Laurel ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Laurel's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of South Laurel's population has increased from 56.1% to 58.9%.

South Laurel is more Black than neighboring Laurel (52.3% Black), Maryland City (41.9% Black), North Laurel (33.3% Black), and West Laurel (15.1% Black). South Laurel is less Black than neighboring Konterra (61.6% Black).

South Laurel's Asian Population

1,766 residents of South Laurel, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Laurel is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. South Laurel ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Laurel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Asian residents' share of South Laurel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

South Laurel is less Asian than neighboring Laurel (8.2% Asian), Maryland City (7.9% Asian), Konterra (13.3% Asian), North Laurel (17% Asian), and West Laurel (10.7% Asian).

South Laurel's Hispanic Population

5,963 residents of South Laurel, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Laurel is higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. South Laurel ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Laurel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of South Laurel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.4%.

South Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring Konterra (9.6% Hispanic), North Laurel (17.1% Hispanic), and West Laurel (14.6% Hispanic). South Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (22.2% Hispanic), and Maryland City (27.4% Hispanic).

South Laurel's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of South Laurel, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Laurel is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Laurel ranks 184th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Laurel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Laurel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

South Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), and Maryland City (0.1% Native American/Other). South Laurel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Konterra (1.5% Native American/Other), North Laurel (1.5% Native American/Other), and West Laurel (3.6% Native American/Other).

South Laurel's Multiracial Population

1,014 residents of South Laurel, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Laurel is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. South Laurel ranks 365th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Laurel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Laurel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

South Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Maryland City (1.6% Multiracial). South Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring Laurel (4.6% Multiracial), Konterra (4.2% Multiracial), North Laurel (3.9% 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.