Laurel, MS

Living in Laurel

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 15
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 8
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Schools 2
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Residents

19k Population +2 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black64%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate28%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office19%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$8.9k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$492 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
LP gas1%
Utility gas50%

Crime

Violent Crime in Laurel

United States45
Mississippi57
Jones County24

Property Crime in Laurel

United States48
Mississippi57
Jones County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 6 0
Feb 51 5 0
Mar 58 6 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 66 4 0
Nov 57 5 0
Dec 49 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding41
Tornado36
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Laurel, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Laurel, MS

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St Johns Day School
1 miles, E
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Heidelberg Academy
17 miles, NE
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Sylva Bay Academy
22 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Laurel, MS

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Belhaven University
74 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Laurel, MS

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Airports

Airports near Laurel, MS

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Key Field
50 miles, NE
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