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The City of Laurel had a population of 17,679 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Laurel ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Mississippi. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Laurel is located at latitude 31.6941 and longitude -89.1306 in Jones County. The formal boundaries for the City of Laurel encompass a land area of 16.24 sq. miles and a water area of 0.3 sq. miles. Jones County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Laurel has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Laurel is located within Supervisor District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jones County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,679 (100%) |
| Population Density | 958 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 53 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,661 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,835 |
| Median Home Value | $125,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,805 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,221 (54.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,454 (31.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,130 (14.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,675 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Family Households | 4,096 (61.4%) |
The table below compares Laurel to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 24 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 65 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 211 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 134 | 69th |
| Diversity Index | # 85 | 80th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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