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Laurel School District
Laurel School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 16,086. The median household income is $47,547 and the median age is 36.0.
16,086
Population
1101
People / sq mi
$47,547
Median Income
36.0
Median Age
Laurel School District covers 15 sq mi of land at 1100.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$47,547
Median Household Income
$31,025
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$121,800
Median Home Value
$884
Median Rent
64.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.0%
High School+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel School District serves a community with a population of 16,086 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Laurel School District is $47,547, with a per capita income of $31,025. The poverty rate is 18.0%.
Laurel School District is 26.7% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 18.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Laurel School District, 87.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Laurel School District is $121,800, with a median rent of $884. The homeownership rate is 64.2%.
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Data for Laurel School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2802460).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.