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Laurel, Mississippi

Introduction to Laurel, Mississippi

Laurel, Mississippi, in Jones county, is 74 miles SE of Jackson, Mississippi and 132 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 18,393.

Laurel History

Laurel was established in 1882. It was originally founded as a lumber town. The Eastman-Gardiner Mill was the first giant lumber mill of the area. In the early 1900s, the city was home to a number of lumber mills. Oil was discovered in Laurel in 1942. It is one of the county seats of Jones County.

Laurel and nearby Attractions

  • Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
  • Bear Creek Golf Club
  • North Laurel Shopping Center
  • Clarkco State Park
  • Rogers Library and Museum

Things To Do In Laurel

While staying in Laurel, one can visit the Seventh Avenue Park, Beacon Park, Gardiner Park, Mason Memorial Park, Daphne Park and Cotton Mill Park. The Dixie Golf Club and the Bear Creek Golf Club are ideal destinations for golfers. One can enjoy shopping at the Parkside Plaza Shopping Center, Northview Village Shopping Center, Gardiner Center Shopping Center, Pine Tree Village Shopping Center, North Laurel Shopping Center, Sawmill Square Mall Shopping Center and the Northwood Shopping Center.

Laurel Transportation

Jackson International is the nearest major airport.

Laurel Higher Education

Jones County Junior College is nearby. One can also attend the Meridian Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi.

High Points

Laurel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyLaurel Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Laurel Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Laurel Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Laurel Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Laurel Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Laurel, MS

Comparing Laurel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population47
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better15
Median Family Income15
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work710
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents105
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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