title: Laurel micropolitan area
text: # Laurel micropolitan area
  
  The Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan statistical area (μSA) in southeastern Mississippi that covers two counties - Jasper and Jones. The 2010 census placed the Laurel micropolitan area population at 84,823, though as of 2019, estimates indicate the population has slightly decreased to 84,481.
  
  ## Counties
  
  * Jasper
  * Jones
  
  ## Communities
  
  ### Incorporated places
  
  * Bay Springs
  * Ellisville
  * Heidelberg
  * Laurel (Principal City)
  * Louin
  * Montrose
  * Sandersville
  * Soso
  
  ### Unincorporated places
  
  * Eastabuchie
  * Garlandville
  * Moselle
  * Moss
  * Ovett
  * Paulding
  * Rose Hill
  * Sharon
  * Stringer
  * Vossburg
  
  ## Demographics
  
  As of the census 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.
  
  