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Compare Essex to South Laurel

This post compares Essex, Maryland to South 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) South Laurel (CDP)
Population 39,494 27,093
Income (median) $42,263 $51,563
Home Value (median) $180,900 $317,800
White 65% 21%
Black 29% 59%
Asian 1% 9%
With Kids 33% 35%
Age (median) 37 34
Rentals 43% 59%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Essex or South Laurel?
A: Essex has a larger population count than South Laurel: 39494 compared with 27093 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: South Laurel does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Essex versus 59% for South 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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