Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD

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2021 Population

145,506

5.96% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

1.36% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10%

18.5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$88,491

4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$344,600

4.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

73,774

4.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD had a population of 146k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $88,491. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD grew from 137,324 to 145,506, a 5.96% increase and its median household income grew from $85,085 to $88,491, a 4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.4%), Other (Hispanic) (12.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.65%), and White (Hispanic) (3.64%).

35.6% of the households in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85% of the residents in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Prince George's County (North)--Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD are Bowie State University (1,176 degrees awarded in 2021) and Capitol Technology University (191 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was $344,600, and the homeownership rate was 55.5%.

Most people in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD borders Columbia (East), Ellicott City (Southeast) & Elkridge PUMA, MD, Fairland, Calverton, White Oak & Burtonsville PUMA, MD, Takoma Park City & Silver Spring PUMA, MD, College Park City & Langley Park PUMA, MD, New Carrollton & Hyattsville (Southeast) Cities PUMA, MD, Bowie City, Kettering, Largo, Mitchellville & Lanham PUMA, MD, and Severn, Odenton, Crofton, Maryland City & Fort Meade PUMA, MD.

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Population & Diversity

Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD is home to a population of 146k people, from which 85% are citizens. As of 2021, 31% of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (45.1k people).

In 2021, there were 2.63 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.4k people) in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 18.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD are Spanish (24,460 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (4,812 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (2,565 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,294

Women

52.4%

69,283

Men

47.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 145,577 inhabitants, with 47.6% men, and 52.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

85%

2021 Citizenship

84.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85% of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was 84.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
70.4k ± 2.84k
White (Non-Hispanic)
26.7k ± 1.3k
Other (Hispanic)
18.6k ± 2.19k

20.6%

Hispanic Population

30k people

20.6% of the people in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD are hispanic (30k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
6,517 ± 1,937 people
Nigeria
4,793 ± 1,672 people
Cameroon
3,053 ± 1,342 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was El Salvador, the natal country of 6,517 Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD residents, followed by Nigeria with 4,793 and Cameroon with 3,053.

Foreign-Born Population

31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

45.1k people

30.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42.2k people

As of 2021, 31% of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD residents (45.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was 30.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
24,460 households (18%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
4,812 households (3.55%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
2,565 households (1.89%)

35.6% of the households in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was Spanish. 18% of the households in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,216 ± 404
Vietnam
1,478 ± 265
Gulf War (1990s)
1,095 ± 271

Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD employs 73.8k people. The largest industries in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD are Construction (5,848 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,693 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,339 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($131,331), Architectural, engineering & related services ($115,101), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($107,965).

Males in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.07 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,916. The income inequality in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,974

Women

50.9%

34,692

Men

49.1%

The workforce of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD in 2020 was 70,666 people, with 50.9% woman, and 49.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD.

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Occupations

73.8k

2021 Value

4.4%

1 Year growth

± 4.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 4.4%, from 70.7k employees to 73.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD, are Registered nurses (2,310 people), Other managers (1,912 people), and Cashiers (1,771 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.8k

2021 Value

4.4%

1 Year growth

± 4.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 4.4%, from 70.7k employees to 73.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD, are Construction (5,848 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,693 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,339 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,313

Median earning men ± $2,185

$45,265

Median earning women ± $2,585

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($87,238), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,212), and Information ($69,773).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($86,431), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,736), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $28.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.9B) and Electronics ($20B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$216B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

106% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $216B. This is expected to increase 106% to $445B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Most Common Trade Partners

Virginia
$23.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.3B
New York
$9.44B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $23.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.3B and New York and $9.44B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD awarded 1,367 degrees. The student population of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,015 male students and 4,089 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD are Black or African American (957 and 75.1%), followed by White (119 and 9.33%), Hispanic or Latino (77 and 6.04%), and Two or More Races (43 and 3.37%).

The largest universities in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are Bowie State University (1,176 and 86%) and Capitol Technology University (191 and 14%).

The most popular majors in Prince George's County (North)--Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD are General Business Administration & Management (190 and 13.9%), Computer & Information Systems Security (103 and 7.53%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (89 and 6.51%).

The median tuition costs in Prince George's County (North)--Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD are $25,830 for private four year colleges, and $5,760 and $16,500 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,104 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,104 students enrolled in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 5,317 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
187 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
89 degrees awarded
Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
88 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Prince George's County (North)--Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was General Business Administration & Management with 187 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Prince George's County (North)--Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bowie State University
1,176 degrees awarded
Capitol Technology University
191 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bowie State University with 1,176 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 539 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD, which is 0.651 times less than the 828 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 957 degrees mean that there were 8.04 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 119 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,830) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,802) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.91% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.09% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (24.6k), Bachelors Degree (24.3k), and Some college (22.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was $344,600 in 2021, which is 1.41 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $330,200 to $344,600, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD is 55.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 34.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD is $88,491. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $164,873, followed by Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD and Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD, with respective values of $152,505 and $150,215.

Housing

Property

$344,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,934

$29,223

Median Property Taxes

±$1,209

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.5%

Homeownership

2021

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.5% of the housing units in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $164,873, followed by Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD and Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD, with respective values of $152,505 and $150,215.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,491

Median Household Income

± $4,139

52.6k

Number of Households

± 1,816

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.6k households in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD grew to $88,491 from the previous year's value of $85,085.

The following chart displays the households in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.415

2021 Wage GINI in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD

0.404

2020 Wage GINI in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD

In 2021, the income inequality in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.53% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69.5%)
Carpooled (9.89%)
Worked At Home (9.28%)

In 2021, 69.5% of workers in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.89%) and those who worked at home (9.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (34.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.86% of the workforce in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD (14.3k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD is Black, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.8% of the population of Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 9.49% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1118 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1129 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1256 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,118 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,118 patients per year. This represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1,129 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.24%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

9.49%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD grew by 0.233% from 9.22% to 9.24%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Laurel, Greenbelt (North & East) Cities & Beltsville PUMA, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.