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Bocage

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 7,928 residents · 4.291 sq mi
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The short version

Bocage has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,724. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $518,355. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% more than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Bocage; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,928
Population density
1,848 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,724
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,806
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$518,355
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,376
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.2%
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(3,562)
Black42.2%(3,348)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(199)
Asian4.8%(378)
Other5.6%(441)
Diversity Score76.7%(6,083)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(3,562)
Black42.2%(3,348)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(199)
Asian4.8%(378)
Other5.6%(441)
Diversity Score76.7%(6,083)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Female
52.2%
Foreign born
6.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bocage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Bocage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 7,928 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bocage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $75,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bocage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Bocage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $518,355, and the typical rent is about $1,376 a month.

How educated are people in Bocage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bocage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bocage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 20.2% of people in Bocage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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