Laurel is located in HOWARD COUNTY Maryland with a geographic area of 4.8 square miles. The total population in Laurel is 25,734 with 47.2% male and 52.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 7.8% of the population, under age 18 equal 24.7% of the population and over age 65 is 10.7% of the population. The median household income is $80,255, per capita income is $38,582. There are a total of 9,647 housing units with 43.7% owner occupied. Education includes 16.7% of residents that are high school graduates and 49.0% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Laurel in the summer is 75 degrees, and in the winter 37 degrees.
