Laurel micropolitan area
# Laurel micropolitan area

The Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan statistical area (μSA) in southeastern Mississippi that covers two counties - Jasper and Jones. The 2010 census placed the Laurel micropolitan area population at 84,823, though as of 2019, estimates indicate the population has slightly decreased to 84,481.

## Counties

* Jasper
* Jones

## Communities

### Incorporated places

* Bay Springs
* Ellisville
* Heidelberg
* Laurel (Principal City)
* Louin
* Montrose
* Sandersville
* Soso

### Unincorporated places

* 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 μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA 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 μSA 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 μSA was $13,855.

