West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,974 | — | #1,543 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,299 | +16.2% | #366 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.6 years | -5.9% | #2,804 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $229,900 | -18.4% | #1,081 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $973 | -16.3% | #1,085 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.4% | #1,506 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
West Baton Rouge Parish has a population of 27,974, making it the #1,543 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in West Baton Rouge Parish is $87,299, ranking #366 out of 3,222 counties — 16.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in West Baton Rouge Parish is $229,900 (-18.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $973/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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95.3% of residents in West Baton Rouge Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 27,974, making it the 1,543rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in West Baton Rouge Parish is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in West Baton Rouge Parish is $87,299, which ranks #366 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in West Baton Rouge Parish is $229,900, 18.4% below the national median. Renters in West Baton Rouge Parish pay a median gross rent of $973 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In West Baton Rouge Parish, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
West Baton Rouge Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).
All data for West 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.