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Compare Essex to Laurel

This post compares Essex, Maryland to Laurel, Maryland across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Essex (CDP) Laurel (city)
Population 39,494 25,913
Income (median) $42,263 $55,891
Home Value (median) $180,900 $239,700
White 65% 30%
Black 29% 50%
Asian 1% 7%
With Kids 33% 30%
Age (median) 37 35
Rentals 43% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Essex or Laurel?
A: Essex has a larger population count than Laurel: 39494 compared with 25913 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Essex or in Laurel?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Essex.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Essex or Laurel?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Essex.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Laurel does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Essex versus 53% for Laurel.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Essex may include: Middle-River, Parkville, and Glen-Burnie.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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