Laurel micropolitan area

The Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan area in the southeastern Mississippi that covers two counties - Jasper and Jones. As of the 2000 census, the Laurel MS Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 83,107 (though July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 85,716).[1]

Laurel USA
Laurel micropolitan statistical area
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountiesJasper, Jones
Area
  Total1,377 sq mi (3,570 km2)
  Land1,370 sq mi (3,500 km2)
  Water7 sq mi (20 km2)
Population
 (2009)
  Total85,716
  Density61.9/sq mi (23.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

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Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 83,107 people, 30,983 households, and 22,507 families residing within the USA. The racial makeup of the USA 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 USA 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 USA was $13,855.

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