Population 10,388 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Airline-Jefferson
Household size in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Airline-Jefferson is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.41 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 40.3, the median age in Airline-Jefferson is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole, where the median age is 37.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, mirroring the country. Only one other Baton Rouge neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in Airline-Jefferson, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only two of Baton Rouge's 13 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Airline-Jefferson
Renters in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.7% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.1% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Airline-Jefferson than nationally: 43.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 50.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Airline-Jefferson: 14.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Airline-Jefferson is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west. Only one other Baton Rouge neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $937 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $975 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,197 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,470 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$533 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Airline-Jefferson pays $1,470 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider Baton Rouge area ($1,207). Rents are up $533 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. No other Baton Rouge neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Airline-Jefferson
Bachelor's degrees in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.2% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.2% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.9% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Airline-Jefferson is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.4 points, even as the national share rose. Of Baton Rouge's 13 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Airline-Jefferson: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only one other Baton Rouge neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Airline-Jefferson
| Period | Airline-Jefferson | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Airline-Jefferson has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Baton Rouge neighborhood has lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Airline-Jefferson compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline-Jefferson | 2.29 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 43.6% | 14.0% | 1990 | $1,470 | 51.9% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| South Baton Rouge | 2.48 | 37.9 | 12.0% | 44.3% | 15.6% | 1996 | $1,393 | 48.9% | 92.2% | 7.5% |
| Broadmoor-Sherwood | 2.81 | 34.3 | 16.2% | 31.0% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,254 | 33.3% | 90.3% | 8.8% |
| Mid City South | 2.23 | 36.4 | 6.7% | 43.8% | 14.8% | 1971 | $1,382 | 54.1% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Lobdell-Woodale | 2.30 | 30.4 | 27.4% | 76.2% | 20.0% | 1985 | $890 | 19.5% | 80.2% | 9.3% |
| Highlands-Perkins | 2.15 | 27.0 | 6.3% | 62.3% | 31.7% | 1987 | $1,164 | 67.5% | 95.3% | 5.7% |
| Park Forest-Louisiana North | 2.93 | 32.3 | 23.5% | 39.4% | 11.3% | 1978 | $1,097 | 20.4% | 87.3% | 7.5% |
| Belfair | 3.02 | 36.4 | 33.2% | 55.8% | 16.4% | 1958 | $1,080 | 13.3% | 79.4% | 27.9% |
| Garden District | 2.21 | 37.2 | 21.6% | 55.3% | 21.5% | 1957 | $1,134 | 43.3% | 90.1% | 7.7% |
| Mid City North | 2.53 | 33.8 | 27.7% | 64.3% | 24.5% | 1967 | $936 | 10.3% | 75.1% | 12.5% |
| Greenwell Springs-Central Area | 2.82 | 37.8 | 16.4% | 30.2% | 15.8% | 1982 | $1,266 | 19.3% | 88.4% | 13.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Airline-Jefferson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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