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LSU

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 10,347 residents · 1.91 sq mi
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The short version

LSU has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $428,787. At a median age of 19.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up LSU; 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 19.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,347
Population density
5,417 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
19.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,488
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$7,856
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.571
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$428,787
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$987
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.0%
93.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50%(5,176)
Black31%(3,209)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(848)
Asian7.1%(734)
Other3.7%(380)
Diversity Score80.1%(8,284)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50%(5,176)
Black31%(3,209)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(848)
Asian7.1%(734)
Other3.7%(380)
Diversity Score80.1%(8,284)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
53.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
Female
58.5%
Foreign born
13.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Baton Rouge

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Frequently asked

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

LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 10,347 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $28,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $428,787, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

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

About 73.7% of adults age 25 and over in LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 51.3% of people in LSU, 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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