Laurel, Maryland

Laurel, Maryland

Laurel, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 10 miles NW of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 16 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The city is considered part of the Baltimore metropolitan area. Laurel has a population of 19,960.

The People and Families of Laurel

In Laurel, about 39% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Laurel live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 48% of Laurel is non-white. Laurel boasts a diverse population for Maryland, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laurel had a median family income of $58,552. To its credit, the people in Laurel value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Laurel ($31,551). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Laurel Housing

About 50% of housing units in Laurel are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Laurel, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Laurel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Laurel, MD

Comparing Laurel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Laurel Almanac

Laurel Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Laurel Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Laurel residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Laurel, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Laurel Hospitals

LAUREL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
7300 VAN DUSEN ROAD
(301) 725-4300
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Laurel

Wal-Mart in Laurel

Laurel High Schools (2004)

LAUREL HIGH
8000 CHERRY LN
301-497-2050
Serves 2,208 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

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