North Laurel, MD Demographics

A map of North Laurel's Population by Race

North Laurel, Maryland had a population of 25,379 in 2020. It was 25.1% White, 37.2% Black, 18.2% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Laurel is the 56th most populous. 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's White Population

6,373 residents of North Laurel identify as White, or 25.1%. This makes the White share of the population of North Laurel considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Laurel is ranked #447 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Laurel is more White than neighboring Laurel (16.4% White), and Maryland City (19.6% White). North Laurel is less White than neighboring Savage (38.3% White), Scaggsville (57.5% White), and West Laurel (51.8% White).

North Laurel's Black Population

9,434 residents of North Laurel identify as Black, or 37.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Laurel slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Laurel is ranked #98 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Laurel is more Black than neighboring Savage (29.7% Black), Scaggsville (11.2% Black), and West Laurel (18% Black). North Laurel is less Black than neighboring Laurel (49.4% Black), and Maryland City (47.4% Black).

North Laurel's Asian Population

4,611 residents of North Laurel identify as Asian, or 18.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Laurel slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Laurel is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Laurel is more Asian than neighboring Savage (11.1% Asian), Laurel (8.2% Asian), West Laurel (7.1% Asian), and Maryland City (6.5% Asian). North Laurel is less Asian than neighboring Scaggsville (19.9% Asian).

North Laurel's Hispanic Population

3,390 residents of North Laurel identify as Hispanic, or 13.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Laurel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Laurel is ranked #102 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring Scaggsville (5.6% Hispanic). North Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Savage (14.8% Hispanic), Laurel (21% Hispanic), West Laurel (16.6% Hispanic), and Maryland City (21% Hispanic).

North Laurel's Native American/Other Population

279 residents of North Laurel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Laurel roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Laurel is ranked #72 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scaggsville (0.9% Native American/Other), and West Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other). North Laurel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Savage (1.3% Native American/Other), Laurel (1.2% Native American/Other), and Maryland City (1.3% Native American/Other).

North Laurel's Multiracial Population

1,292 residents of North Laurel identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Laurel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Laurel is ranked #156 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Savage (4.8% Multiracial), Laurel (3.8% Multiracial), Scaggsville (4.9% Multiracial), and Maryland City (4.3% Multiracial). North Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring West Laurel (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.