Laurel, Mississippi

Population Data for Laurel, MS:

Population – 41883
Male – 47.53 %
Female – 52.47 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 65.29 %
Hispanic – 2.47 %
African American – 31.86 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.13 %
Asian – 0.34 %

Geographic Data for Laurel, Mississippi:

Population Density – 153.56 per sq. mi
Elevation – 258 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Laurel:

In Elementary School – 4,980 (48.14 %)
In High School – 2,569 (24.84 %)
In College – 1,598 (15.45 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 2,507 (9.34 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,494 (5.57 %)
Some College, No Degree – 6,145 (22.90 %)
High School Graduate – 8,772 (32.69 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 2,253 (8.40 %)

Employment and Household Data for Laurel, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 53.62 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.21 %
Unemployment Level – 5.64 %

Median Household Income – $28,271.50
Average Household Size – 2.59

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 31.78 %
2 Vehicles – 33.34 %
3 or more Vehicles – 16.54 %

Average Cost to Rent in Laurel - $755 per month