Laurel, MSPublished Date: December 23, 2024Laurel is located in Jones County, Mississippi and has a population of 17,241. The poverty rate in Laurel is 32.6% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Laurel is 6.3% while the Jones County unemployment rate is 3.7%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.4% |
| Female | | 51.6% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Laurel | | 37.6 |
| Jones | | 37.7 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Laurel | | $36,336 |
| Jones | | $49,451 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Laurel | | $111,808 |
| Jones | | $119,311 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Laurel | | $738 |
| Jones | | $779 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Laurel | | 32.6% |
| Jones | | 21.3% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 31.3%
▩ Black or African American 65.5%
▩ Asian 0.2%
▩ Native 0.6%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 1.3%
▩ Hispanic 3.8%
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