North Baton Rouge is home to 11,327 people in Baton Rouge. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 45% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 30.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median home value sits at $109,416. The median household earns $32,612, about 60% below the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up North Baton Rouge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,327
Population density
3,448 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.29 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,612
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,257
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$109,416
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$988
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.1%
54.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.59 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(125)
Black94%(10,648)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(494)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(125)
Black94%(10,648)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(494)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(60)
Diversity Score
14
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 11,327 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
The typical household in North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $32,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?
In North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $109,416, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.
How educated are people in North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
About 30.0% of people in North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
