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Sherwood Forest

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 11,767 residents · 2.975 sq mi
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The short version

Sherwood Forest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $237,462. Households here earn about 83% more than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Sherwood Forest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,767
Population density
3,955 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,359
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,343
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,462
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,203
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(3,685)
Black54%(6,354)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(205)
Asian8.9%(1,048)
Other4%(475)
Diversity Score75.1%(8,832)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(3,685)
Black54%(6,354)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(205)
Asian8.9%(1,048)
Other4%(475)
Diversity Score75.1%(8,832)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
9.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 11,738
Crestview
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Pop 10,609
Bixby Area
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SHERWOOD FOREST VS
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Income$92,517+1%
Home value$860,203+262%
Population11,738same
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SHERWOOD FOREST VS
Crestview
Income$88,632−3%
Home value$1,657,609+598%
Population12,414+5%
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SHERWOOD FOREST VS
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Income$90,425−1%
Home value$871,853+267%
Population10,609−10%
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Income$96,263+5%
Home value$799,506+237%
Population12,823+9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 11,767 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $91,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $237,462, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 10.4% of people in 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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