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South Campus

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 15,686 residents · 12.644 sq mi
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The short version

South Campus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $209,930. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up South Campus; 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 28.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,686
Population density
1,241 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,807
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,765
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,930
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,186
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.4%
71.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(9,850)
Black20.2%(3,171)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(745)
Asian9%(1,411)
Other3.2%(509)
Diversity Score69.2%(10,851)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(9,850)
Black20.2%(3,171)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(745)
Asian9%(1,411)
Other3.2%(509)
Diversity Score69.2%(10,851)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Foreign born
11.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to South Campus

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Pop 14,680
Midvale Park
Pop 13,791
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Pop 13,180
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Pop 13,162
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Westchester Square
Income$57,503−8%
Home value$711,362+239%
Population14,680−6%
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SOUTH CAMPUS VS
Midvale Park
Income$66,906+7%
Home value$257,474+23%
Population13,791−12%
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SOUTH CAMPUS VS
Zaferia
Income$59,984−4%
Home value$543,431+159%
Population13,180−16%
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Income$66,372+6%
Home value$457,413+118%
Population13,162−16%
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Frequently asked

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

South Campus, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 15,686 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Campus, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $62,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Campus, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In South Campus, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $209,930, and the typical rent is about $1,186 a month.

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

About 63.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Campus, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 32.9% of people in South Campus, 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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