Laurel Population 2026

Laurel has a population of 18,837, making it the #2544 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Mississippi. It is about 467× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Laurel (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,837

Rank in United States

#2544

Coordinates

31.69°N, 89.13°W

~82 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,357 km

843 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mississippi

City	Population	Rank in United States
Jackson	153,701	#177
Gulfport	71,856	#531
West Gulfport	71,329	#536
Southaven	52,589	#813
Hattiesburg	46,805	#945
Biloxi	45,637	#964
Meridian	39,661	#1125
Olive Branch	36,010	#1261

Cities near Laurel

Hattiesburg46,805 people · ~44 km away
Meridian39,661 people · ~85 km away
Brandon23,529 people · ~103 km away
Pearl26,462 people · ~114 km away
Jackson153,701 people · ~120 km away
Ridgeland24,351 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Laurel?

Laurel has a population of 18,837 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2544 biggest city in United States.

What state is Laurel in?

Laurel is located in Mississippi, United States.

Is Laurel the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,357 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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