With 9,059 people, North Sherwood Forest is a neighborhood in Baton Rouge. The median age is 25.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 39% of homes are owner-occupied. 32.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $136,423. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up North Sherwood Forest; 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 25.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,059
Population density
4,641 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.95 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,452
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,682
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$136,423
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$972
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.1%
60.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.20 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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-Hispanic5.1%(462)
Black56.8%(5,147)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(2,372)
Asian5.4%(490)
Other6.5%(588)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(462)
Black56.8%(5,147)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(2,372)
Asian5.4%(490)
Other6.5%(588)
Diversity Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 9,059 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
The typical household in North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $39,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?
In North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $136,423, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.
How educated are people in North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
About 32.6% of people in North Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
