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North Sherwood Forest

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 9,059 residents · 1.95 sq mi
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The short version

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
median household income $39,452, 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%
In context

North Sherwood Forest compared with Baton Rouge

MeasureNorth Sherwood ForestBaton RougeDifference
Median household income$39,452$49,99421% lower
Median home value$136,423$234,70042% lower
Homes that are rented60.9%52.2%+8.7 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher9.7%36.6%−26.8 pts
Poverty rate32.6%25.7%+6.9 pts
Foreign-born residents26.3%7.6%+18.7 pts
Median age25.531.56.0 years younger
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.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
Female
56.2%
Foreign born
26.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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