Laurel micropolitan area
The Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan statistical area (μSA) in southeastern Mississippi that covers two counties - Jasper and Jones. The 2010 census placed the Laurel micropolitan area population at 84,823, though as of 2019, estimates indicate the population has slightly decreased to 84,481.[1]
Laurel μSA | |
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| Laurel micropolitan statistical area | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Counties | Jasper, Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,377 sq mi (3,570 km2) |
| • Land | 1,370 sq mi (3,500 km2) |
| • Water | 7 sq mi (20 km2) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 85,716 |
| • Density | 61.9/sq mi (23.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Communities
Incorporated places
- Bay Springs
- Ellisville
- Heidelberg
- Laurel (Principal City)
- Louin
- Montrose
- Sandersville
- Soso
Unincorporated places
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 83,107 people, 30,983 households, and 22,507 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 65.73% White, 32.13% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $26,614, and the median income for a family was $32,208. Males had a median income of $27,728 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $13,855.
See also
References
- Bureau, US Census. "County Population Totals: 2010-2019". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
