Laurel, Montana
Laurel, Montana | |
|---|---|
 Prominent silos at the edge of the city | |
 Location of Laurel, Montana | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Yellowstone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,301 ft (1,006 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 6,255 |
| • Density | 3,318.5/sq mi (1,281.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59044 |
| Area code | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-42700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0773254 |
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 & Montana Rail Link's Laurel Yard, the largest rail yard between St. Paul, Minnesota & Pasco, Washington.
Geography
Laurel is located at 45°40′26″N 108°46′15″W / 45.67389°N 108.77083°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (45.673986, -108.770893)Template:GR. It is located at 3300 feet (1006 m) 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 (24 km) to Billings, Montana's largest city. Laurel is also significant as it lies on one of two main roads to Red Lodge, 45 miles (72 km) southwest on US 212; it is a popular mountain town and an end of the Beartooth Highway.
Laurel is also served by the Laurel Municipal Airport, a publicly-owned public-use airport, which is located 2.4 miles (4 km) north of the central business district.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR 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.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 50 | — | |
| 1900 | 163 | 226.0% | |
| 1910 | 806 | 394.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,239 | 177.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,558 | 14.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,754 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,663 | 33.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,601 | 25.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,454 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 5,481 | 23.1% | |
| 1990 | 5,686 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,255 | 10.0% | |
| 2007 (est.) | 6,495 | ||
| source:[1][2] | |||
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
- ^ Moffatt, Riley. Population History of Western U.S. Cities & Towns, 1850-1990. Lanham: Scarecrow, 1996, 132.
- ^ "Subcounty population estimates: Montana 2000-2007" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)
External links
- Official website
- Laurel Outlook Laurel's weekly newspaper
Municipalities and communities of Yellowstone County, Montana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities |  | |
| Town | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Indian reservation | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
