Laurel, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Laurel decreased by 1,289. In this period, the peak population was 18,901 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,268 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,079 | -189 | -1.03% |
| 2002 | 18,045 | -34 | -0.19% |
| 2003 | 18,030 | -15 | -0.08% |
| 2004 | 18,094 | 64 | 0.35% |
| 2005 | 18,240 | 146 | 0.81% |
| 2006 | 18,400 | 160 | 0.88% |
| 2007 | 18,460 | 60 | 0.33% |
| 2008 | 18,841 | 381 | 2.06% |
| 2009 | 18,901 | 60 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 18,520 | -381 | -2.02% |
| 2011 | 18,478 | -42 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 18,671 | 193 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 18,722 | 51 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 18,686 | -36 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 18,665 | -21 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 18,585 | -80 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 18,469 | -116 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 18,460 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 18,362 | -98 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 17,150 | -1,212 | -6.60% |
| 2021 | 17,117 | -33 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 17,033 | -84 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 16,979 | -54 | -0.32% |
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Laurel, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Laurel's population increased by 252 (1.38%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Laurel's population decreased by 1,370 (7.40%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Laurel's population decreased by 171 (1%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Laurel's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,979.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Laurel's population peaked in year 2009 at 18,901.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Laurel's population was lowest in year 2023 at 16,979.
Laurel, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Laurel grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Laurel had an average annual population growth rate of 0.31% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.06% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Laurel annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.31% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Laurel population grew the most, with an increase of 381 people (a 2.06% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Laurel population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,212 people (a 6.60% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Laurel, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Laurel's population decreased by 138 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 84 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 54 (0.32%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Laurel, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Laurel decreased by 1,743 (9.31%). The population was highest at 18,686 in the year 2014 and lowest at 16,979 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.95%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)