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Baton Rouge

Louisiana · 227,470 residents · 86.943 sq mi
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Baton Rouge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,177. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,000. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227,470
Unchangedsince 2000
from 227,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,616 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.6
+7%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
219K222K225K228K230K1990201020202024Baton Rouge
2024223K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,177
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,726
+66%since 2000
from $18,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
53.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+37%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(101,867)
Black49.8%(113,478)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3,918)
Asian2.6%(5,940)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(153,916)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(77,829)
Black53.5%(121,799)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(13,518)
Asian3.2%(7,294)
Other2.7%(6,126)
Diversity Score73.5%(167,097)
Diversity Score
73
+9%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 227,470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

The typical household in Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $44,177 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 $185,000, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 34.9% 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 24.4% 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 7,939 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

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