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Laurel, MT


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Laurel, Montana

Laurel, Montana, in Yellowstone county, is 15 miles SW of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 453 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city is considered part of the Billings metropolitan area. Laurel has a population of 6,255.

The People and Families of Laurel

In Laurel, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laurel had a median family income of $40,068. Laurel has a large middle class. The city finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Laurel ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Laurel Housing

About 73% of housing units in Laurel are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Laurel, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLaurel Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Laurel Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Laurel People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Laurel, MT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens74
Age of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men35
Well-Paid Single Women37
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married610
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty59
People in Middle Class or Better49
College Educated Adults43
Median Family Income38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times73
Walking and Biking to Work74

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents83
Affordability of Property Taxes74
People Living Alone62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime44

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