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Laurel, Mississippi, in Jones county, is 74 miles SE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 132 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 18,393.
In Laurel, about 39% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Laurel is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 59% of Laurel is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Mississippi, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
There is an unusually large share of women in Laurel.
In 2000, Laurel had a median family income of $30,185.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Laurel ($10,800). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 61% of housing units in Laurel are owner-occupied.
In Laurel, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Laurel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Laurel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Laurel colleges • Laurel travel.
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