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Crime in Laurel summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Laurel. Key points include:
There were 819 total crimes in Laurel in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Laurel is 4,839.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Laurel is 1,051.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Laurel is 3,788.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Laurel is 128.38% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Laurel Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Laurel / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 819 | 4,839.9 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 178 | 1,051.9 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 23.6 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 94.6 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 141 | 833.2 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 641 | 3,788.0 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 121 | 715.0 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 457 | 2,700.6 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 63 | 372.3 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Laurel summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Laurel. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Laurel is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Laurel is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Laurel is $147,336.
The median income in Laurel is $47,661.
Laurel's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Laurel Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Laurel | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 91 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Laurel, MS Weather
The average high in Laurel is 76.6° and the average low is 53.2°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Laurel |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Laurel Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Laurel
The current population in Laurel is 17,679. The population has decreased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,679 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 17,129 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 17,241 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 17,375 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 18,403 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 18,508 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 18,607 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 18,661 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 18,806 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 18,770 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 18,720 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 18,703 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 18,611 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 18,551 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 18,506 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Laurel
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Laurel is:
28.7% White with 5,070 White residents.
61.3% African American with 10,846 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 41 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.6% Two Or More with 111 Two Or More residents.
9.1% Hispanic with 1,611 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Laurel | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.7% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 61.3% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Laurel
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Laurel is 53.7% female with 9,500 female residents.
Laurel is 46.3% male with 8,179 male residents.
| Gender | Laurel | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Laurel for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Laurel completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Laurel completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Laurel completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Laurel completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Laurel completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Laurel completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Laurel completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Laurel completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Laurel completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Laurel | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Laurel, Mississippi
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9.6% of households in Laurel earn Less than $10,000.
7.9% of households in Laurel earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Laurel earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in Laurel earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.1% of households in Laurel earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Laurel earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.3% of households in Laurel earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.5% of households in Laurel earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Laurel earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Laurel earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Laurel | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.6% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.1% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
