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Highland-Perkins

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 14,515 residents · 4.757 sq mi
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The short version

Highland-Perkins is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $376,142. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 90% more than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Highland-Perkins; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,515
Population density
3,051 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,870
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,133
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,142
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,349
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.6%
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(9,652)
Black18.5%(2,690)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(765)
Asian4.2%(605)
Other5.5%(803)
Diversity Score64.5%(9,360)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(9,652)
Black18.5%(2,690)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(765)
Asian4.2%(605)
Other5.5%(803)
Diversity Score64.5%(9,360)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
9.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland-Perkins, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Highland-Perkins, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 14,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland-Perkins, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $94,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland-Perkins, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Highland-Perkins, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $376,142, and the typical rent is about $1,349 a month.

How educated are people in Highland-Perkins, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Highland-Perkins, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland-Perkins, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 5.9% of people in Highland-Perkins, 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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