Laurel, MS Demographics

A map of Laurel's Population by Race

Laurel, Mississippi had a population of 17,161 in 2020. It was 26.0% White, 62.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Laurel is the 23rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Laurel's White Population

4,465 residents of Laurel identify as White, or 26.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Laurel considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Laurel is ranked #316 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is less White than neighboring Sharon (86.2% White), Ellisville (53.8% White), Sandersville (83.3% White), Soso (63.6% White), and Moselle (68.8% White).

Laurel's Black Population

10,642 residents of Laurel identify as Black, or 62.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laurel considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Laurel is ranked #127 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Black than neighboring Sharon (9.1% Black), Ellisville (37% Black), Sandersville (6.6% Black), Soso (23.2% Black), and Moselle (0.7% Black).

Laurel's Asian Population

109 residents of Laurel identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Laurel is ranked #102 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Asian than neighboring Sharon (0.1% Asian), Ellisville (0.5% Asian), Sandersville (0.2% Asian), Soso (0% Asian), and Moselle (0.3% Asian).

Laurel's Hispanic Population

1,455 residents of Laurel identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Laurel is ranked #25 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring Sharon (2.4% Hispanic), Ellisville (6.4% Hispanic), and Sandersville (1.4% Hispanic). Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Soso (11.5% Hispanic), and Moselle (26.3% Hispanic).

Laurel's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Laurel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Laurel is ranked #88 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sharon (0.1% Native American/Other), Ellisville (0.4% Native American/Other), Soso (0.5% Native American/Other), and Moselle (0.3% Native American/Other). Laurel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandersville (4.6% Native American/Other).

Laurel's Multiracial Population

368 residents of Laurel identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Laurel is ranked #257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Ellisville (1.9% Multiracial), and Soso (1.2% Multiracial). Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandersville (3.9% Multiracial), and Moselle (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.