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Nicholson

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 10,183 residents · 15.73 sq mi
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The short version

Nicholson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $155,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $475,618. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 210% more than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Nicholson; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,183
Population density
647 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$155,087
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$82,177
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,618
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,078
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(7,699)
Black7.6%(771)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(547)
Asian10.2%(1,040)
Other1.2%(126)
Diversity Score51.1%(5,208)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(7,699)
Black7.6%(771)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(547)
Asian10.2%(1,040)
Other1.2%(126)
Diversity Score51.1%(5,208)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
6.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Nicholson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 10,183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nicholson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $155,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicholson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Nicholson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $475,618, and the typical rent is about $2,078 a month.

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

About 69.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nicholson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.7% of people in Nicholson, 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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