Laurel, MS
Jones County County · Mississippi
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Laurel based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Laurel
National Avg
Mississippi Avg
Population: 61Income: 25Home Value: 11Safety: 99Education: 19Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 37
Quick Stats
Population
17,129
2023 ACS
Median Income
$37,781
2023
Median Home Value
$110,200
2023
Median Rent
$839
2023
Median Age
35.6
Unemployment
5.5%
Cost of Living Index
73.0
100 = national avg
Laurel, MS is a city in Jones County County, Mississippi. With a population of 17,129, it is one of the communities in Mississippi. The median household income is $37,781. The median home value is $110,200, and the median rent is $839. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Laurel.
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