East Baton Rouge Parish is a county of 412,852 people in Louisiana. This skews young, with a median age of 31.5. About 31% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The poverty rate is 17.9%, above the 12.4% national rate. The typical home is worth $96,600. The population has held roughly steady since 1990.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)22.8%(3,493)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)21.2%(3,255)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era36.2%(5,548)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.9%(758)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.2%(188)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 15,343 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has about 412,852 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
The typical household in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana earns about $37,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana expensive?
In East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $96,600, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.
How educated are people in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
About 17.9% of people in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
Has East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?
Yes, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,747 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.
