Laurel is a city located in Jones County Mississippi. Laurel has a 2024 population of 16,922. Laurel is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,150 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel is $63,597 with a poverty rate of 32.56%. The median age in Laurel is 37.6 years: 34.8 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laurel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,297 | 65.52% |
| White | 5,391 | 31.27% |
| Other race | 219 | 1.27% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,443 | 2.61 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 2,413 | 1.21 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 2,105 | 3.28 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Female | 1,564 | 3.75 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Male | 361 | 3.2 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,134 | 9.99% |
| Associates Degree | 780 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,516 | 13.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 969 | 8.53% |
| High School Graduate | 3,848 | 33.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 979 | 8.62% |
| Some College | 2,129 | 18.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,211 | 5,964 | 923 |
| White | 3,689 | 3,053 | 1,535 |
| Hispanic | 377 | 147 | 0 |
| Other Race | 170 | 101 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 58 | 0 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 27 |
| Native American | 36 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,386 | $48,750 | $58,225 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,072 | $96,583 | $53,819 |
| High School Graduate | $25,711 | $29,426 | $20,538 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,099 | $38,278 | $15,698 |
| Overall | $29,098 | $33,490 | $24,878 |
| Some College | $27,463 | $30,655 | $23,323 |
$29,098
Average Earnings
$33,490
Average Male
$24,878
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.85% of Laurel residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,224 | 4,748 | 42.3% |
| White | 4,846 | 671 | 13.85% |
| Other | 219 | 60 | 27.4% |
| Hispanic | 653 | 60 | 9.19% |
32.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.28%
Male Poverty Rate
33.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Black, with 42.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laurel is Hispanic, with 9.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.59% |
| High School | 37.82% |
| Some College | 21.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.63% |
| Female Employed | 16.92% |
| Male Employed | 9.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,458 | $81,542 |
| Households | $36,336 | $63,597 |
| Married Families | $72,344 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,730 | $32,107 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
780
Number of Veterans
752
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 283 |
| First Gulf War | 234 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 227 |
| 55 to 64 | 205 |
| 65 to 74 | 188 |
| 35 to 54 | 144 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 469 | 11.12% |
| Black | 311 | 3.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.63%
Born in Laurel
96.75%
Native Born
3.25%
Foreign Born
2.73%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
96.75% of Laurel residents were born in the United States, with 78.63% having been born in Mississippi. 2.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,637 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 16,694 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 16,751 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 16,808 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 16,865 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 16,922 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 16,979 | -54 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 17,033 | -84 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 17,117 | -33 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 17,150 | -1,212 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 18,362 | -98 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 18,460 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 18,469 | -116 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 18,585 | -80 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 18,665 | -21 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 18,686 | -36 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 18,722 | 51 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 18,671 | 193 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 18,478 | -42 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 18,520 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,393 | -434 | -2.31% |
| 1990 | 18,827 | -3,070 | -14.02% |
| 1980 | 21,897 | -2,248 | -9.31% |
| 1970 | 24,145 | -3,744 | -13.42% |
| 1960 | 27,889 | 2,851 | 11.39% |
| 1950 | 25,038 | 4,440 | 21.56% |
| 1940 | 20,598 | 2,581 | 14.33% |
| 1930 | 18,017 | 4,980 | 38.2% |
| 1920 | 13,037 | 4,572 | 54.01% |
| 1910 | 8,465 | 5,272 | 165.11% |
| 1900 | 3,193 | -13,444 | -80.81% |