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South Laurel CDP, MD

ZIP 20708 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 20708

20708 has a population of 26,599 with a median age of 35.9 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
14.8%-76% vs US avg
x
Black
60.8%+390% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
20.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.9%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.4%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
10.7%-34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.5%-15% vs US avg
x
High school
23.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.0%-10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
40.7%+21% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.9%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.6%+199% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%+0% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.3%+139% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.0%+694% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AfricanNigerianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 20708

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%+0% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.6%+199% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.3%+139% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.0%+25% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.0%+694% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,599
Median age35.9
Poverty rate13.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White14.8%
Hispanic20.3%
Black60.8%
Asian3.5%
Foreign-born41.6%