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South Burbank

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 17,881 residents · 8.234 sq mi
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South Burbank has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,690. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $241,203. At a median age of 25.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up South Burbank; 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 25.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,881
Population density
2,172 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,690
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,025
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,203
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,234
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.1%
60.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(5,935)
Black37.4%(6,690)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(3,873)
Asian4.7%(838)
Other3%(545)
Diversity Score87.5%(15,642)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(5,935)
Black37.4%(6,690)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(3,873)
Asian4.7%(838)
Other3%(545)
Diversity Score87.5%(15,642)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
Female
54.4%
Foreign born
14.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Burbank, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

South Burbank, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 17,881 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Burbank, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $48,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Burbank, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In South Burbank, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $241,203, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.

How educated are people in South Burbank, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Burbank, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Burbank, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 37.9% of people in South Burbank, 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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