South Laurel, MD Demographics
A map of South Laurel's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 16,609 | 56.1% |
Hispanic | 6,053 | 20.4% |
White | 3,911 | 13.2% |
Asian | 1,744 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 1,035 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 250 | 0.8% |
South Laurel, Maryland had a population of 29,602 in 2020. It was 13.2% White, 56.1% Black, 5.9% Asian, 20.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Laurel is the 45th 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).
South Laurel's White Population
3,911 residents of South Laurel identify as White, or 13.2%. This makes the White share of the population of South Laurel considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Laurel is ranked #476 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Laurel is less White than neighboring Laurel (16.4% White), Maryland City (19.6% White), Konterra (17.4% White), North Laurel (25.1% White), and West Laurel (51.8% White).
South Laurel's Black Population
16,609 residents of South Laurel identify as Black, or 56.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Laurel considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Laurel is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Laurel is more Black than neighboring Laurel (49.4% Black), Maryland City (47.4% Black), Konterra (50.1% Black), North Laurel (37.2% Black), and West Laurel (18% Black).
South Laurel's Asian Population
1,744 residents of South Laurel identify as Asian, or 5.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Laurel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Laurel is ranked #97 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Laurel is less Asian than neighboring Laurel (8.2% Asian), Maryland City (6.5% Asian), Konterra (15.4% Asian), North Laurel (18.2% Asian), and West Laurel (7.1% Asian).
South Laurel's Hispanic Population
6,053 residents of South Laurel identify as Hispanic, or 20.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Laurel slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Laurel is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring Konterra (12.6% Hispanic), North Laurel (13.4% Hispanic), and West Laurel (16.6% Hispanic). South Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (21% Hispanic), and Maryland City (21% Hispanic).
South Laurel's Native American/Other Population
250 residents of South Laurel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South 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, South Laurel is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other). South Laurel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel (1.2% Native American/Other), Maryland City (1.3% Native American/Other), Konterra (0.9% Native American/Other), and North Laurel (1.1% Native American/Other).
South Laurel's Multiracial Population
1,035 residents of South Laurel identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Laurel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Laurel is ranked #361 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring Laurel (3.8% Multiracial), Maryland City (4.3% Multiracial), Konterra (3.6% Multiracial), North Laurel (5.1% Multiracial), and West Laurel (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.