Laurel, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,129
Population
928/sq mi density
$37,781
Median Income
$27,893 per capita
$110,200
Home Value
$139,483 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
39.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
1,052
Violent Crime/100K
3,871 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,781 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,052 violent crimes/100K (177% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,129
Census 2023
Population Density
928
per square mile
Land Area
18.5
square miles (47.8 km²)
Median Age
35.6 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 64.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
29.1%
Black
64.7%
Hispanic
6.7%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.8%
Spanish
5.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.8%
Veterans
5.3%
12% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.2%
32% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.8%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.2%
77% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.472
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,129 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 928 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 18.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.1% |
| Black or African American | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.8% |
| Veterans | 5.3% |
| Disability | 17.2% |
| Health Insurance | 84.8% |
| Uninsured | 15.2% |
| Broadband Access | 71.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.472 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |