Laurel
City in Jones County, Mississippi
Laurel is a city in Jones County, Mississippi, with 17,161 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 269 ft (82 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ellisville, 7.4 miles SW.
- 17,161residents (2020 Census)
- 269 ftelevation · 82 m
- 18.5 sq miland area · 47.8 km²
- 930 / sq mipopulation density
- 39440ZIP code
About Laurel
Laurel is a city in and the second county seat of Jones County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,161. Laurel is northeast of Ellisville, the first county seat, which contains the first county courthouse. It has the second county courthouse, as Jones County has two judicial districts. Laurel is the headquarters of the Jones County Sheriff's Department, which has jurisdiction in the county. Laurel is the principal city of a micropolitan statistical area named for it. Its major employers include Howard Industries, Sanderson Farms, Masonite International, Family Health Center, Howse Implement, Thermo-Kool, and South Central Regional Medical Center. Laurel is home to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Mississippi's oldest art museum, established by the family of Lauren Eastman Rogers.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Laurel weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Laurel
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Laurel
- Median household income
- $47,661
- Median home value
- $125,800
- Median rent
- $909/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
Do you know Laurel? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Laurel special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Laurel
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Laurel Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Laurel, MS population
Laurel had 17,161 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,161 |
|---|---|
| Density | 930 per sq mi (359 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laurel at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Jones County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,161 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.45 sq mi (47.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6899° N, 89.1483° W |
| ZIP code | 39440 |
| Official website | laurelms.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2839640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laurel
- Ellisville7.4 mi SW
- Sharon8.0 mi NE
- Soso8.6 mi NW
- Sandersville9.1 mi NE
- Moselle14.8 mi SW
- Ovett15.7 mi SE
- Heidelberg16.7 mi NE
- Taylorsville19.4 mi NW
- Eastabuchie19.8 mi SW
- Bay Springs21.4 mi N
- Runnelstown21.6 mi S
- Seminary22.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Laurel
What county is Laurel in?
Laurel is in Jones County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Laurel, MS?
17,161 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laurel, MS?
The ZIP code of Laurel is 39440.
What is the elevation of Laurel?
269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laurel?
Ellisville (7.4 mi), Sharon (8.0 mi), Soso (8.6 mi), Sandersville (9.1 mi), Moselle (14.8 mi).
Last updated: