Laurel, Montana Population 2022
Laurel is a city located in Yellowstone County Montana. Laurel has a 2020 population of 6,576. Laurel is currently declining at a rate of -0.80% annually and its population has decreased by -2.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,766 in 2010.
The average household income in Laurel is $64,678 with a poverty rate of 7.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $832 per month, and the median house value is $174,000. The median age in Laurel is 40.9 years, 38.5 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
Laurel Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurelwas:
- White: 97.88%
- Two or more races: 1.24%
- Native American: 0.47%
- Other race: 0.25%
- Asian: 0.16%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,689 | 97.88% |
| Two or More Races | 85 | 1.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 0.47% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.16% |
Laurel Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,005 | 2.24 | 68.6 |
| Married | 1,431 | 2.84 | 83.3 |
| Non Family | 1,188 | 1.25 | 51.9 |
| Female | 238 | 3.11 | 71 |
| Male | 148 | 3.13 | 56.8 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 1.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 240 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 1,944 | 41.15% |
| Some College | 1,075 | 22.76% |
| Associates Degree | 512 | 10.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 727 | 15.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 3.24% |
Laurel Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,575 | 4,273 | 854 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 76 | |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 50 | 20 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Asian | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50.00%.
Laurel Language by Age
Laurel Language
96.52% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.04% of the population.
Laurel Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,311 | 471 | 7.46% |
| Multiple | 79 | 20 | 25.32% |
| Other | NaN% |
7.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.42%
Male Poverty Rate
9.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Laurel
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel is White, with 7.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Multiple, with 25.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.20%.
Laurel Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Laurel Married by Age and Sex
Laurel Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Laurel Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 9.61% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 48.94% |
| Native American | 12 | 37.50% |
Laurel Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
69%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
56.73%
Born in Laurel
99.39%
Native Born
0.61%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.39% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 56.73% having been born in Montana. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,576 | -53 | -0.80% |
| 2021 | 6,629 | -53 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 6,682 | -53 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 6,735 | -53 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 6,788 | -58 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 6,846 | -39 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 6,885 | -73 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 6,958 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 6,956 | -95 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 7,051 | 94 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 6,957 | 102 | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 6,855 | 89 | 1.32% |
| 2010 | 6,766 | 511 | 0.79% |
| 2000 | 6,255 | 569 | 0.96% |
| 1990 | 5,686 | 205 | 0.37% |
| 1980 | 5,481 | 1,027 | 2.10% |
| 1970 | 4,454 | -147 | -0.32% |
| 1960 | 4,601 | 938 | 2.31% |
| 1950 | 3,663 | 909 | 2.89% |
| 1940 | 2,754 | 196 | 0.74% |
| 1930 | 2,558 | 0.00% |