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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laurel

Montana · 6,255 residents · 2.605 sq mi
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Laurel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,679. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $81,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,255
+10%since 1990
from 5,686 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,401 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,183 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+8%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Laurel
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,679
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,117 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,953
+74%since 1990
from $9,719 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
25.9% rent
2.5
+14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(5,598)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(173)
Asian0.3%(15)
Diversity Score10.8%(612)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,949)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(151)
Asian0.4%(24)
Diversity Score7.3%(460)
7
−32%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel, Montana?

Laurel, Montana has about 6,255 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laurel, Montana?

The typical household in Laurel, Montana earns about $32,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel, Montana expensive?

In Laurel, Montana, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, Montana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, Montana?

About 10.8% of people in Laurel, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 569 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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