Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel: city in Mississippi, United States of America
About
Laurel is a city located in the county of Jones in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,540 and a population density of 433 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,197 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Laurel
| Population | 18,197 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Jones County |
| Postal code | 39440–39443 |
| Phone Area Codes | 601 |
| Area | 42.83 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.6941,-89.1306 |
| Altitude | 269 feet / 82 meters |
| Capital city | Laurel is capital of Jones County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1882 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:04:30 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 425 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Laurel is located at 31°41'39"N 89°7'50"W (31.6940500, -89.1306100).
Laurel map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Laurel
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Laurel decreased by 1.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,540 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,487 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,679 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,731 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,694 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,675 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,592 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,474 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,449 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,338 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,197 | -0.77% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Laurel
1City of Laurel Public Works
2504 Moose Dr, Laurel, MS 39440 View details
Phone: +16014286455 | Website available
2Laurel City Hall
401 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440 View details
Phone: +16014286401 | Website available
3Laurel City Council Clerk
401 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440 View details
Phone: +16014286444
4Laurel City Business License
401 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440 View details
Phone: +16014286404
People born in Laurel (58)
People born in Laurel, including football player Jason Campbell, soprano Leontyne Price, football player, running back Clinton Portis, .
More notable people
- Lance Bass (American singer and actor) he was born in 04/05/1979
- Ralph Boston (Olympic athlete) he was born in 09/05/1939
- Chip Pickering (American politician) he was born in 10/08/1963
- Marsha Blackburn (United States Senator from Tennessee) she was born in 06/06/1952
- Mundell Lowe (American jazz guitarist (1922-2017)) he was born in 21/04/1922
- Lee Calhoun (athletics competitor) he was born in 23/02/1933
- Ray Walston (American actor and comedian) he was born in 02/12/1914
- Sam Myers (American blues musician and songwriter) he was born in 19/02/1936
- Charles McGhee (American musician) he was born in 10/10/1942
- Robert Hyatt (American computer scientist and programmer) he was born in 18/03/1948
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis (American actress) she was born in 11/05/1979
- Michael Parker (politician) he was born in 31/10/1949
- Ben Thigpen (American jazz musician) he was born in 16/11/1908
- Eric L. Harry (American lawyer) he was born in 02/12/1958
- Mark A. Landis (painter and forger famous for donating forgeries to museums) he was born in 10/03/1955
- Kenny Payne (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 25/11/1966
- Bobby Dickerson (baseball coach) he was born in 04/09/1965
- Mary Mills (American golfer) she was born in 19/01/1940
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Laurel, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176062 | Mississippi College of Beauty Culture | Laurel (MS) | 39440 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Laurel, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
| MEI | Union Station | 1901 Front Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Laurel.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Post Office | Laurel (MS) | 39440 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Laurel, Maryland city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States with a population of 25,548 people.
- Laurel, Montana city in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA with a population of 6,715 people.
- Laurel, Delaware town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA with a population of 4,511 people.
- Laurel, Indiana town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA with a population of 1,791 people.
- Laurel, Ohio human settlement in United States of America with a population of 1,121 people.
- Laurel, Nebraska city in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 912 people.
- Laurel, Iowa city in Marshall County, Iowa, USA with a population of 234 people.
Other cities in Jones County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jones County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ellisville | 4,551 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Sandersville | 721 | Human settlement in Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Soso | 396 | Town in Jones County, Mississippi, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Laurel distances to largest Mississippi cities