Census ACS · #445 μSA
Laurel Metro Area
The Laurel, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has 83,050 residents. The median household income is $49,867 and the median home value is $125,000.
83,050
Population
61
People / sq mi
$49,867
Median Income
$125,000
Median Home Value
The Laurel CBSA covers 1,371 sq mi of land at 60.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.4% |
| Black or African American | 33.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$49,867
Median Household Income
$27,240
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$125,000
Median Home Value
$810
Median Rent
75.7%
Homeownership
Education
87.6%
High School+
18.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
2.9%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
15.4%
Foreign Born
Laurel spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Laurel, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 83,050 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #445 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Laurel metro area is $49,867, with a per capita income of $27,240.
The Laurel, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
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Data for the Laurel, Ms CBSA (29860) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Among US metro areas, Laurel stands out first on household income: a median of $49,867, below the US median of $78,538. With 83,050 residents, Laurel is a metro area in MS.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $49,867, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 14.1%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $125,000, with typical rent around $810.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.