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.Counties
- Bay Springs
- Ellisville
- Heidelberg
- Laurel
- Louin
- Montrose
- Sandersville
- Soso
- Eastabuchie
- Garlandville
- Moselle
- Moss
- Ovett
- Paulding
- Rose Hill
- Sharon
- Stringer
- Vossburg
Demographics
As of the census 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.