Laurel is a city located in Jones County, Mississippi. Laurel has a 2025 population of 16,865. Laurel is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,150 in 2020.
The average household income in Laurel is $69,768 with a poverty rate of 31.61%.The median age in Laurel is 35.6 years: 33.4 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Laurel includes 64.69% Black or African American, 29.11% White, 3.33% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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Black or African American | 11,081 | 64.69% |
White | 4,986 | 29.11% |
Other race | 571 | 3.33% |
Native American | 239 | 1.4% |
Two or more races | 219 | 1.28% |
Asian | 33 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Laurel's average per capita income is $31,394. Household income levels show a median of $37,781. The poverty rate stands at 31.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $96,075 | - |
Families | $46,076 | $91,956 |
Households | $37,781 | $69,768 |
Non Families | $21,143 | $31,542 |
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