Laurel, Mississippi Area | |
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| Laurel, MS Micropolitan Statistical Area | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Principal city | Laurel |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,377 sq mi (3,570 km2) |
| • Land | 1,370 sq mi (3,500 km2) |
| • Water | 7 sq mi (18 km2) |
| Population (2009) | |
• Total | 85,716 |
| • Density | 61.9/sq mi (23.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
TheLaurel Micropolitan Statistical Area is amicropolitan statistical area (μSA) in southeasternMississippi that covers two counties -Jasper andJones. The2010 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]
As of thecensus[2] of 2000, there were 83,107 people, 30,983 households, and 22,507 families residing within this portion of the USA. The racial makeup of the area was 65.73%White, 32.13%African American, 0.32%Native American, 0.22%Asian, 0.01%Pacific Islander, 1.12% fromother races, and 0.47% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.67% of the population.
The median income for a household in this area of 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. Theper capita income for the area was $13,855.
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