Laurel

City in Yellowstone County, Montana

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Laurel is a city in Yellowstone County, Montana, with 7,222 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,301 ft (1,006 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Park City, 7.7 miles SW.

About Laurel

Laurel is a city in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States and the third largest community in the Billings Metropolitan Statistical Area. Laurel is located in the Yellowstone Valley as an east–west terminal division point of the BNSF Railway. The population was 7,222 at the 2020 census.

Laurel is home to a Cenex Harvest States oil refinery and BNSF's Laurel Yard, the largest rail yard between St. Paul, Minnesota and Pasco, Washington.

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Living in Laurel

Median household income
$68,474
Median home value
$235,100
Median rent
$974/mo
Median age
37.1
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Laurel, MT population

Laurel had 7,222 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,222
Density2,726 per sq mi (1,053 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Laurel at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountyYellowstone County
TypeCity
Population7,222 (2020)
Land area2.65 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation3,301 ft (1,006 m)
Coordinates45.6740° N, 108.7783° W
ZIP code59044
Official websitelaurel.mt.gov
Census code (GEOID)3042700

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Laurel

What county is Laurel in?

Laurel is in Yellowstone County, Montana.

What is the population of Laurel, MT?

7,222 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Laurel, MT?

The ZIP code of Laurel is 59044.

What is the elevation of Laurel?

3,301 feet (1,006 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Laurel?

Park City (7.7 mi), Silesia (9.1 mi), Rockvale (11.6 mi), Montaqua (13.1 mi), Billings (13.5 mi).

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