Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,368. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $93,100. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 227,818 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
The typical household in Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $30,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $93,100, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.
How educated are people in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
About 24.0% of people in Baton Rouge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
Has Baton Rouge, Louisiana grown since 1990?
Yes, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,287 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024