West Laurel, Maryland

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West Laurel, Maryland
Census-designated place
Location of West Laurel, Maryland (using 1990 and 2000 Census Bureau boundaries)
Location of West Laurel, Maryland (using 1990 and 2000 Census Bureau boundaries)
Coordinates: 39°6′32″N 76°53′37″W / 39.10889°N 76.89361°W / 39.10889; -76.89361Coordinates: 39°6′32″N 76°53′37″W / 39.10889°N 76.89361°W / 39.10889; -76.89361
Country United States
State Maryland
County Prince George's
Area
 • Total2.4 sq mi (6.2 km2)
 • Land2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,230
 • Density1,800/sq mi (680/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code24-83025
GNIS feature ID1867305

West Laurel is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.[1] The population was 4,230 at the 2010 census.[2]

History[edit]

As of the 2010 U.S. Census some areas previously defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as "West Laurel" were put in a new CDP, Konterra.[3][4]

Geography[edit]

West Laurel is located at 39°6′32″N 76°53′37″W / 39.10889°N 76.89361°W / 39.10889; -76.89361 (39.108858, −76.893486).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (5.9 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 4.29%, is water.[6]

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 4,083 people, 1,436 households, and 1,203 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,005.7 people per square mile (388.3/km2). There were 1,461 housing units at an average density of 359.9/sq mi (138.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.47% White, 9.33% African American, 3.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.43% of the population.

There were 1,436 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $83,663, and the median income for a family was $86,797. Males had a median income of $51,757 versus $39,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,067. About 1.2% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

West Laurel CDP is served by schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools.[3]

Zoned schools serving sections of the CDP include Bond Mill Elementary School in West Laurel,[8] Martin Luther King Middle School in Beltsville,[9] and Laurel High School in Laurel.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Laurel, Maryland
  2. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): West Laurel CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: West Laurel CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 26, 2018. The West Laurel CDP was previously defined as a larger area; portions are now defined as being in the Konterra CDP. 2000 map: "CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: WEST LAUREL CDP." The 1990 maps of Prince George's County (index map) show West Laurel on pages 1 and 4.
  4. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Konterra CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 26, 2018. Pages: 1, 2, and 3.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): West Laurel CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
  9. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
  10. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
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