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Laurel Micro

Laurel, MS · 2 counties · 83,107 residents · 1,371.156 sq mi
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Laurel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,837. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,602. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

83,107
+5%since 1990
from 79,145 in 1990
1990 – 2025
61 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 58 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+7%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
79K80K82K84K86K1990201020202024Laurel
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,837
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,567 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,398
+56%since 1990
from $9,200 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.4%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,602
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,308 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
79.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
21.0% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(54,553)
Black30.6%(24,181)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(233)
Asian0.2%(165)
Diversity Score54.4%(43,021)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(54,333)
Black32%(26,593)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,388)
Asian0.2%(184)
Diversity Score57.8%(48,000)
58
+6%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laurel, MS?

Laurel, MS has about 83,107 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laurel, MS?

The typical household in Laurel, MS earns about $27,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel, MS expensive?

In Laurel, MS, the median home is worth about $52,602, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel, MS?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel, MS?

About 20.4% of people in Laurel, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel, MS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,962 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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