Laurel, MT Demographics

A map of Laurel's Population by Race

Laurel, Montana had a population of 7,222 in 2020. It was 87.5% White, 0.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 4.8% 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 497 places in Montana, Laurel is the 17th 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

6,316 residents of Laurel identify as White, or 87.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the White share of the population of Montana (83.1% White). Of the 497 places in Montana, Laurel is ranked #294 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more White than neighboring Silesia (85.4% White). Laurel is less White than neighboring Park City (91.1% White), Rockvale (93.8% White), Montaqua (97.5% White), and Edgar (90.9% White).

Laurel's Black Population

22 residents of Laurel identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Montana (0.5% Black). Of the 497 places in Montana, Laurel is ranked #98 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Black than neighboring Silesia (0% Black), Park City (0.2% Black), Rockvale (0% Black), and Montaqua (0% Black). Laurel is less Black than neighboring Edgar (0.9% Black).

Laurel's Asian Population

39 residents of Laurel identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Montana (0.7% Asian). Of the 497 places in Montana, Laurel is ranked #112 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Asian than neighboring Silesia (0% Asian), Park City (0.1% Asian), Rockvale (0% Asian), Montaqua (0% Asian), and Edgar (0% Asian).

Laurel's Hispanic Population

351 residents of Laurel identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Of the 497 places in Montana, Laurel is ranked #88 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring Silesia (3.9% Hispanic), Park City (2.7% Hispanic), Rockvale (1.6% Hispanic), and Montaqua (0% Hispanic). Laurel is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgar (5.5% Hispanic).

Laurel's Native American/Other Population

145 residents of Laurel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Montana (6.4% Native American/Other). Of the 497 places in Montana, Laurel is ranked #210 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Park City (1.9% Native American/Other), and Montaqua (0% Native American/Other). Laurel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Silesia (3.9% Native American/Other), Rockvale (3.1% Native American/Other), and Edgar (2.7% Native American/Other).

Laurel's Multiracial Population

349 residents of Laurel identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Montana (5% Multiracial). Of the 497 places in Montana, Laurel is ranked #210 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring Park City (4% Multiracial), Rockvale (1.6% Multiracial), Montaqua (2.5% Multiracial), and Edgar (0% Multiracial). Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring Silesia (6.8% Multiracial).

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