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Compare Laurel to Bethesda
This post compares Laurel, Maryland to Bethesda, 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 | Laurel (city) | Bethesda (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,913 | 63,168 |
| Income (median) | $55,891 | $110,889 |
| Home Value (median) | $239,700 | $877,300 |
| White | 30% | 80% |
| Black | 50% | 3% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| With Kids | 30% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 43 |
| Rentals | 53% | 32% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Laurel or Bethesda?
A: Laurel has a much smaller population count than Bethesda: 25913 compared with 63168 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Laurel or in Bethesda?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Laurel.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Laurel or Bethesda?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Laurel.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Laurel does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 53% for Laurel versus 32% for Bethesda.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Laurel may include: Greenbelt, Owings-Mills, and South-Laurel.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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