Laurel, Montana

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Laurel, Montana
settlement_type = City
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image_caption = Prominent silos at the edge of the city


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map_caption = Location of Laurel, Montana


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Montana
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Yellowstone
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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 4.9
area_land_km2 = 4.9
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.9
area_land_sq_mi = 1.9
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 6255
population_density_km2 = 1281.3
population_density_sq_mi = 3318.5

timezone = Mountain (MST)
utc_offset = -7
timezone_DST = MDT
utc_offset_DST = -6
elevation_footnotes =
elevation_m = 1006
elevation_ft = 3301
latd = 45 |latm = 40 |lats = 26 |latNS = N
longd = 108 |longm = 46 |longs = 15 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 59044
area_code = 406
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 30-42700
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blank1_info = 0773254
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Laurel is a city in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States. It is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,255 at the 2000 census.

Both Interstate 90 and a number of local railroads run through Laurel. It is most known for its industry and agriculture, but also has a historic shopping district.

Laurel is home to a Cenex oil refinery.

Geography

Laurel is located at coor dms|45|40|26|N|108|46|15|W|city (45.673986, -108.770893)GR|1. It is located 3300 feet above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²), all of it land.

Some of Laurel's residents commute the 15 miles to Billings, Montana's largest city. Laurel is also significant as it lies on one of two main roads to Red Lodge. Red Lodge, 45 miles away, is a popular mountain town and one end of the Beartooth Highway.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 6,255 people, 2,529 households, and 1,739 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,318.5 people per square mile (1,284.6/km²). There were 2,647 housing units at an average density of 1,404.3/sq mi (543.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.55% White, 0.16% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of the population.

There were 2,529 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,679, and the median income for a family was $40,068. Males had a median income of $33,370 versus $17,201 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,953. About 7.9% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.laurelmontana.org/ Official website]
* [http://www.laureloutlook.com/ Laurel Outlook] Laurel's weekly newspaper