Laurel, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Laurel, Montana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,797
Unemployment
2.4%
Poverty
5.8%
Median Home
$174,100
Median Income
$56,902
Median Rent
$835
Laurel SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Laurel, MT Crime Report
167Total Crimes
2,480.7Total Crimes / 100k People
5.74%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Laurel / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 167 | 2,480.7 | 2,590.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 267.4 | 469.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 29.7 | 25.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 208.0 | 383.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 149 | 2,213.3 | 2,120.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 4 | 59.4 | 270.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 126 | 1,871.7 | 1,603.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 282.2 | 247.6 | 246.0 |
Laurel, MT Cost Of Living
94Laurel's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Laurel | Montana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 87 | 100 | |
Laurel, MT Photos
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Rankings for Laurel in Montana
Map Of Laurel, MT
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Population over time in Laurel
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,797 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 6,849 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 6,885 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 6,931 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 6,933 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,887 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 6,838 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 6,763 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 6,678 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 6,620 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Laurel
| Race | Laurel | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.6% | 85.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 5.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 3.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Laurel
| Gender | Laurel | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Laurel for adults over 25
| Education | Laurel | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Laurel, Montana
| Income | Laurel | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.6% | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 13.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
