Demographics & People — Laurel, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,129 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,000 |
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| Median Age | 35.1 |
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| Total Households | 6,597 |
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| Family Households | 4,058 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4989 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,986 |
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| Black or African American | 11,081 |
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| Asian | 33 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,141 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 10,632 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,690 |
| American | 2,015 |
| English | 827 |
| Irish | 768 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 653 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 532 |
| German | 396 |
| African | 293 |
| Subsaharan African | 293 |
Language
| English Only | 14,904 |
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| Spanish | 1,080 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,052 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 780 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,010 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Laurel, Mississippi.
