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Old South Baton Rouge

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 7,689 residents · 2.375 sq mi
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Old South Baton Rouge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $178,317. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.6% is well above the national 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.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,689
Population density
3,237 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,337
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,377
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,317
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,031
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.9%
70.1% rent
Vacancy rate
31.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(2,319)
Black59.1%(4,545)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(362)
Asian2.7%(209)
Other3.3%(254)
Diversity Score69.4%(5,340)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(2,319)
Black59.1%(4,545)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(362)
Asian2.7%(209)
Other3.3%(254)
Diversity Score69.4%(5,340)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
5.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

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