Laurel micropolitan area
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The Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan area in the southeastern Mississippi that covers two counties - Jasper and Jones. As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 83,107 (though a July 1, 2007 estimate placed the population at 84,834).[1]
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[edit] Counties
[edit] Communities
[edit] Incorporated places
- Bay Springs
- Ellisville
- Heidelberg
- Laurel (Principal City)
- Louin
- Montrose
- Sandersville
- Soso
[edit] Unincorporated places
- Eastabuchie
- Garlandville
- Moselle
- Moss
- Ovett
- Paulding
- Rose Hill
- Sharon
- Stringer
- Vossburg
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] 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.
[edit] See also
- List of metropolitan areas in Mississippi
- List of micropolitan areas in Mississippi
- List of cities in Mississippi
- List of towns and villages in Mississippi
- List of census-designated places in Mississippi
- List of United States metropolitan areas
[edit] References
- ^ Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007 (CBSA-EST2007-01) (CSV). 2007 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division (2008-03-27). Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
