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Goodwood

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 5,842 residents · 1.87 sq mi
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The short version

Goodwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $371,826. Households here earn about 48% more than the Baton Rouge median. 54% 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. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Goodwood; 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 35.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,842
Population density
3,124 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,962
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,374
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$371,826
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,260
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.6%
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(4,713)
Black15.7%(918)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(155)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0.7%(40)
Diversity Score40.5%(2,364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(4,713)
Black15.7%(918)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(155)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0.7%(40)
Diversity Score40.5%(2,364)
Diversity Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
4.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Goodwood, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 5,842 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Goodwood, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $73,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodwood, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Goodwood, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $371,826, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

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

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Goodwood, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.9% of people in Goodwood, 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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