West Laurel, MD Demographics

A map of West Laurel's Population by Race

West Laurel, Maryland has an estimated population of 4,428, a less than 1% change from the 4,428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.7% White, 15.3% Multiracial, 15.1% Black, 14.6% Hispanic, 10.7% Asian, and 3.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Laurel has become considerably 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 West Laurel, that probability was 66.3% in 2020 and 75.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Laurel is ranked the 218th 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). West Laurel was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Laurel's White Population

1,801 residents of West Laurel, or 40.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Laurel is lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. West Laurel ranks 372nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Laurel's White population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. White residents' share of West Laurel's population has decreased from 51.8% to 40.7%.

West Laurel is more White than neighboring Laurel (12.1% White), Konterra (9.7% White), and Burtonsville (21.2% White). West Laurel is less White than neighboring Scaggsville (51.6% White), and Fulton (44.8% White).

West Laurel's Black Population

667 residents of West Laurel, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Laurel is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. West Laurel ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Laurel's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Black residents' share of West Laurel's population has decreased from 18.0% to 15.1%.

West Laurel is more Black than neighboring Fulton (10.2% Black). West Laurel is less Black than neighboring Scaggsville (15.9% Black), Laurel (52.3% Black), Konterra (61.6% Black), and Burtonsville (37.6% Black).

West Laurel's Asian Population

476 residents of West Laurel, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Laurel is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. West Laurel ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Laurel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.6%. Asian residents' share of West Laurel's population has increased from 7.1% to 10.7%.

West Laurel is more Asian than neighboring Laurel (8.2% Asian). West Laurel is less Asian than neighboring Scaggsville (17.4% Asian), Konterra (13.3% Asian), Burtonsville (22.1% Asian), and Fulton (28.4% Asian).

West Laurel's Hispanic Population

647 residents of West Laurel, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Laurel is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Laurel ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Laurel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of West Laurel's population has decreased from 16.6% to 14.6%.

West Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring Scaggsville (8.5% Hispanic), Konterra (9.6% Hispanic), Burtonsville (13.5% Hispanic), and Fulton (2.8% Hispanic). West Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (22.2% Hispanic).

West Laurel's Native American/Other Population

160 residents of West Laurel, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Laurel is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Laurel ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Laurel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 492.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Laurel's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.6%.

West Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scaggsville (0.3% Native American/Other), Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), Konterra (1.5% Native American/Other), Burtonsville (2.1% Native American/Other), and Fulton (0.7% Native American/Other).

West Laurel's Multiracial Population

677 residents of West Laurel, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Laurel is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Laurel ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Laurel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 159.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Laurel's population has increased from 5.9% to 15.3%.

West Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Scaggsville (6.2% Multiracial), Laurel (4.6% Multiracial), Konterra (4.2% Multiracial), Burtonsville (3.5% Multiracial), and Fulton (13.1% 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.