Information on Laurel, Jones County
The City of Laurel is located in the state of Mississippi, in Jones County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Laurel City HALL, Jones County
| Laurel City Hall's address | Laurel Laurel Municipal Building P.O. Box 647 Laurel MS 39441 United States | |
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| Phone number of Laurel City Hall | +1 601-428-6401 | |
| Laurel, MS email | Loading... | |
| Laurel official website | laurelms.com | |
| Mayor of Laurel | Melvin Mack | |
| Jones County, Mississippi: Vital Records | Laurel vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Mississippi birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Laurel
What county is Laurel MS in?Laurel, MS is located in Jones County |
Where is Laurel, Mississippi ?Laurel is in Jones County in the southeastern region of the United States, specifically in Mississippi. It’s situated roughly halfway between Jackson, the state capital, and the Gulf of Mexico. Laurel is north of Hattiesburg and lies along Interstate 59, which connects to both New Orleans and Birmingham. |
Laurel administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jones - other counties in Mississippi |
Demography of Laurel
| Name of Laurel inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 18 393 inhabitants | 20 / 1 836 | ||
| Population density in Laurel | 1 112,5 pop/sq mi (429,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Laurel, MS
Where to apply for a passport in Laurel, MS? There are 2 passport offices in Laurel, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT JONES COUNTY | 405 N 5TH AVE | 6014252556 |
| LAUREL MAIN POST OFFICE | 315 SAWMILL ROAD | 6014251408 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Laurel
There are 17 bank branches in Laurel.
Trustmark National Bank is the most popular bank in Laurel with 4 branch offices, followed by Community Bank of Mississippi with 3 branch offices and then BancorpSouth Bank with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Laurel:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Trustmark National Bank | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Community Bank of Mississippi | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BancorpSouth Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Magnolia State Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Citizens National Bank of Meridian | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Citizens Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The First, A National Banking Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Laurel administrative numbers
| Laurel City code | 2839640 |
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| Laurel City postcode | 39441 |
Transportation modes in Laurel
| Airport | Hesler-Noble Field 2.2 miles Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport 19.4 miles Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport 30.4 miles |
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Laurel territory
| Laurel area | 16,53 sq mi (42,82 km²) |
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| Laurel altitude | 282 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 31.6951 Longitude: -89.145 Latitude: 31° 41' 42'' North Longitude: 89° 8' 42'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Laurel | Currently, the town Laurel isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Laurel |
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| Natural parks | Laurel isn't part of a natural park |
What is Laurel close to?
| Nearby cities include: Ellisville, Soso, Sandersville and Heidelberg | ||
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| Soso | Soso | Sandersville |
| Ellisville |  | Sandersville |
| Ellisville | Ellisville | Richton |
| Ellisville 7.7 miles | Soso 8.7 miles | Sandersville 9.1 miles |
| Heidelberg 16.4 miles | Taylorsville 19.4 miles | Bay Springs 21.1 miles |
| Seminary 22.5 miles | Petal 24.6 miles | Collins 25.1 miles |
| Sylvarena 26.1 miles | Richton 26.8 miles | Mize 26.8 miles |
| Louin 27.4 miles | Shubuta 28.5 miles | Pachuta 28.6 miles |
| Hattiesburg 28.7 miles | Waynesboro 30.1 miles | Montrose 30.3 miles |
| Sumrall 30.3 miles | Mount Olive 30.3 miles | |
Distance between Laurel and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1703 miles | Houston : 394 miles closest | Philadelphia : 972 miles |
| Phoenix : 1340 miles | San Antonio : 579 miles | San Diego : 1635 miles |
| Dallas : 452 miles | San Jose : 1893 miles | Jacksonville : 453 miles |
| Indianapolis : 584 miles | San Francisco : 1961 miles | Austin : 519 miles |
| Columbus : 669 miles | Fort Worth : 486 miles | Charlotte : 538 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Laurel, MS
Elementary schools in Laurel
East Jones Elementary School
District of Jones County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 855
Glade Elementary School
District of Jones County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 400
Maddox Elementary School
District of Laurel School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 297
Mason Elementary School
District of Laurel School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 516
Nora Davis Magnet School
District of Laurel School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 384
North Jones Elementary School
District of Jones County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 831
Oak Park Elementary School
District of Laurel School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 557
West Jones Elementary School
District of Jones County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 1061
Middle schools in Laurel
Laurel Middle School
District of Laurel School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 606
High schools in Laurel
Laurel High School
District of Laurel School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 817
Northeast Jones High School
District of Jones County School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1165
West Jones High School
District of Jones County School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1402
Private schools in Laurel
Laurel Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 435
St Johns Day School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 217
schools in Laurel
Jones County Career & Technical Educational Center
District of Jones County School DistrictJones County Learning Center
District of Jones County School DistrictLaurel Education Center
District of Laurel School DistrictLaurel High School Vocational Complex
District of Laurel School DistrictLeisure and activities in Laurel surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Dixie Golf Club | Laurel Country Club |