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Population of Laurel, Mississippi

StateMississippi
Land Area (mi²)16.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,040/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.81% (-138)
Growth Since 2020-8.25% (-1518)
Rank in State25th
Rank in Country2677th

The population of Laurel, MS in 2022 is estimated to be 16,885. This is a decrease of -0.81% (-138 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Laurel by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Laurel by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Laurel by Age

Laurel Population Pyramid 2022
Laurel Median Age
38.3
Total
36.6
Male
39.2
Female
Laurel Sex Ratio
48.73%
8,968
Male
51.27%
9,435
Female
Laurel Age Dependency Ratio
30
Old Age Dependency Ratio
39.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Laurel Adults
14,130
Adults
(3,259 of whom are seniors) in Laurel.

Population of Laurel by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate