| Laurel, Mississippi Area | ||
|---|---|---|
| Micropolitan Statistical Area | ||
| Laurel, MS Micropolitan Statistical Area | ||
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Interactive Map of Hattiesburg–Laurel, MS CSA
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| Country |  United States | |
| State |  Mississippi | |
| Principal city | Laurel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,570 km (1,377 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 3,500 km (1,370 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 20 km (7 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 85,716 | |
| • Density | 23.9/km (61.9/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
The Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan statistical area (μSA) in southeastern Mississippi that covers two counties - Jasper and Jones. The 2010 census placed the Laurel micropolitan area population at 84,823, though as of 2019, estimates indicate the population has slightly decreased to 84,481.
Counties
Communities
Incorporated places
- Bay Springs
- Ellisville
- Heidelberg
- Laurel (Principal City)
- Louin
- Montrose
- Sandersville
- Soso
Unincorporated places
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 83,107 people, 30,983 households, and 22,507 families residing within this portion of the USA. The racial makeup of the area was 65.73% White, 32.13% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.
The median income for a household in this area of the USA was $26,614, and the median income for a family was $32,208. Males had a median income of $27,728 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the area was $13,855.
See also
- List of metropolitan areas in Mississippi
- List of micropolitan areas in Mississippi
- List of cities in Mississippi
- List of towns and villages in Mississippi
- List of census-designated places in Mississippi
- List of United States metropolitan areas
References
- "County Population Totals: 2010-2019". The United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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