East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 452,938 | — | #161 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,071 | -16.1% | #1,790 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.1 years | -12.3% | #3,026 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $248,800 | -11.7% | #902 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,147 | -1.4% | #630 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | +55.5% | #2,636 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
East Baton Rouge Parish has a population of 452,938, making it the #161 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish is $63,071, ranking #1,790 out of 3,222 counties — 16.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.6% and unemployment stands at 7.7%.
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The median home value in East Baton Rouge Parish is $248,800 (-11.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,147/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.3%.
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91.8% of residents in East Baton Rouge Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 452,938, making it the 161st most populous county in the United States. The median age in East Baton Rouge Parish is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish is $63,071, which ranks #1,790 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7%.
The median home value in East Baton Rouge Parish is $248,800, 11.7% below the national median. Renters in East Baton Rouge Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,147 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In East Baton Rouge Parish, 38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
East Baton Rouge Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 43.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%).
All data for East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.