West Laurel, MD Demographics
A map of West Laurel's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,294 | 51.8% |
Black | 796 | 18.0% |
Hispanic | 734 | 16.6% |
Asian | 316 | 7.1% |
Multiracial | 261 | 5.9% |
Native American/Other | 27 | 0.6% |
West Laurel, Maryland had a population of 4,428 in 2020. It was 51.8% White, 18.0% Black, 7.1% Asian, 16.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Laurel is the 215th 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).
West Laurel's White Population
2,294 residents of West Laurel identify as White, or 51.8%. This makes the White share of the population of West Laurel roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Laurel is ranked #372 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Laurel is more White than neighboring Laurel (16.4% White), Konterra (17.4% White), Burtonsville (20.7% White), and Fulton (48.1% White). West Laurel is less White than neighboring Scaggsville (57.5% White).
West Laurel's Black Population
796 residents of West Laurel identify as Black, or 18.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Laurel slightly less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Laurel is ranked #183 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Laurel is more Black than neighboring Scaggsville (11.2% Black), and Fulton (13.7% Black). West Laurel is less Black than neighboring Laurel (49.4% Black), Konterra (50.1% Black), and Burtonsville (42.8% Black).
West Laurel's Asian Population
316 residents of West Laurel identify as Asian, or 7.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Laurel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Laurel is ranked #77 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Laurel is less Asian than neighboring Scaggsville (19.9% Asian), Laurel (8.2% Asian), Konterra (15.4% Asian), Burtonsville (19.3% Asian), and Fulton (25.7% Asian).
West Laurel's Hispanic Population
734 residents of West Laurel identify as Hispanic, or 16.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Laurel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Laurel is ranked #73 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring Scaggsville (5.6% Hispanic), Konterra (12.6% Hispanic), Burtonsville (12.4% Hispanic), and Fulton (4.8% Hispanic). West Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (21% Hispanic).
West Laurel's Native American/Other Population
27 residents of West Laurel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Laurel is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Laurel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scaggsville (0.9% Native American/Other), Laurel (1.2% Native American/Other), Konterra (0.9% Native American/Other), Burtonsville (1% Native American/Other), and Fulton (0.9% Native American/Other).
West Laurel's Multiracial Population
261 residents of West Laurel identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Laurel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Laurel is ranked #88 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Scaggsville (4.9% Multiracial), Laurel (3.8% Multiracial), Konterra (3.6% Multiracial), and Burtonsville (3.8% Multiracial). West Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (6.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.