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Mid City

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 7,777 residents · 2.131 sq mi
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The short version

Mid City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,032. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $356,512. Households here earn about 50% more than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mid City; 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 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,777
Population density
3,649 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,032
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$51,028
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,512
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,102
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(4,465)
Black28.9%(2,250)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(583)
Asian1.6%(128)
Other4.5%(351)
Diversity Score72.3%(5,626)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(4,465)
Black28.9%(2,250)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(583)
Asian1.6%(128)
Other4.5%(351)
Diversity Score72.3%(5,626)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
Female
60.2%
Foreign born
1.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Home value$605,342+70%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mid City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Mid City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 7,777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mid City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $75,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mid City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Mid City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $356,512, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Mid City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mid City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mid City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 17.6% of people in Mid City, 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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