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Laurel city, MS

ZIP 39440 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39440

39440 has a population of 20,111 with a median age of 33.5 yrs (47.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
30.5%-50% vs US avg
x
Black
63.1%+409% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.2%-67% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.7%+22% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.3%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
14.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.0%+26% vs US avg
x
High school
35.3%+35% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.4%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.9%+24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.2%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
32.1%+179% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.5%+177% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.7%+230% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
75.8%+1207% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 39440

Poverty Rate
32.1%+179% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.5%+177% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.7%+230% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.6%+69% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.3%+99% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
75.8%+1207% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population20,111
Median age33.5
Poverty rate32.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White30.5%
Hispanic6.2%
Black63.1%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born38.5%