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Laurel, MS μSA

Country United StatesState MississippiPrincipal cityLaurelArea
 • Total
3,570 km (1,377 sq mi) • Land3,500 km (1,370 sq mi) • Water20 km (7 sq mi)Population
 (2009)
 • Total
85,716 • Density23.9/km (61.9/sq mi)Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

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.

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Demographics

As of the census 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

  1. ^ Bureau, US Census. "County Population Totals: 2010-2019". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2021-07-19. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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