Old South Baton Rouge
Old South Baton Rouge is a neighborhood of 7,689 people in Baton Rouge. 30% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 29.1. The poverty rate is 36.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. The typical home is worth $178,317. Households take in $40,337 at the median, 51% less than the US figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Old South Baton Rouge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
Old South Baton Rouge compared with Baton Rouge
| Measure | Old South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,337 | $49,994 | 19% lower |
| Median home value | $178,317 | $234,700 | 24% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 70.1% | 52.2% | +17.9 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 36.6% | −5.6 pts |
| Poverty rate | 36.6% | 25.7% | +11.0 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.8% | 7.6% | −1.8 pts |
| Median age | 29.1 | 31.5 | 2.4 years younger |
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How many people live in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 7,689 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
The typical household in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $40,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?
In Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $178,317, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.
How educated are people in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
About 36.6% of people in Old South 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