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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.
In Laurel, about 60% of adults are married.
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.
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.
About 73% of housing units in Laurel are owner-occupied.
In Laurel, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Laurel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):
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