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Scotlandville

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 10,234 residents · 5.924 sq mi
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The short version

Scotlandville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,072. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $115,271. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Scotlandville; 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 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,234
Population density
1,728 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,072
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,759
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,271
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$963
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.8%
59.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(328)
Black85.6%(8,757)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(81)
Asian0%(4)
Other10.4%(1,064)
Diversity Score32%(3,274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(328)
Black85.6%(8,757)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(81)
Asian0%(4)
Other10.4%(1,064)
Diversity Score32%(3,274)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Foreign born
0.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 10,234 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

The typical household in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $27,072 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $115,271, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 37.8% of people in Scotlandville, 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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