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North Baton Rouge

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 11,327 residents · 3.285 sq mi
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The short version

North Baton Rouge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,612. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $109,416. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Baton Rouge 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(125)
Black94%(10,648)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(494)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(60)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,618)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(125)
Black94%(10,648)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(494)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(60)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,618)
Diversity Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
Female
57.8%
Foreign born
1.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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