Laurel, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Laurel, Mississippi Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
18,508
Unemployment
8.1%
Poverty
31.3%
Median Home
$85,800
Median Income
$31,968
Median Rent
$668
Laurel SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9
Laurel, MS Crime Report
925
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,007.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
102.20%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Laurel / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 925 | 5,007.9 | 2,653.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 125 | 676.7 | 277.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 10.8 | 11.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 21 | 113.7 | 57.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 88 | 476.4 | 184.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 800 | 4,331.1 | 2,375.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 255 | 1,380.5 | 627.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 490 | 2,652.8 | 1,555.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 55 | 297.8 | 193.1 | 219.9 |
Laurel, MS Cost Of Living
78
Laurel's Overall Cost Of Living
Laurel's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Laurel | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 46 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Laurel in Mississippi
Map Of Laurel, MS
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Population over time in Laurel
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Laurel | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.9% | 56.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 64.1% | 37.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Laurel
| Gender | Laurel | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Laurel for adults over 25
| Education | Laurel | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Laurel, Mississippi
| Income | Laurel | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.4% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.1% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.1% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.1% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.8% | 10.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
